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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

National Resilience

Thursday 2 February 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Department has published the resilience framework and refreshed the national security risk assessment.
  • A risk sub-committee of the National Security Council has been established, chaired by the Minister.
  • Government plans to publish a new national risk register soon.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Peter Aldous Con
Democracy & Elections
Context

The question stems from a need to assess the progress made by the government in enhancing national preparedness against various risks.

Question

What progress his Department has made in strengthening national resilience. My Department has already published the resilience framework, refreshed the national security risk assessment and established a risk sub-committee of the National Security Council, which I chair. We will soon publish a new national risk register, and this afternoon I will chair the UK resilience forum, which strengthens our links with partners across the country in collectively tackling the risks we face.

Answer from Oliver Dowden

Resilience is a key priority across Government. My Department has already published the resilience framework, refreshed the national security risk assessment and established a risk sub-committee of the National Security Council, which I chair. We will soon publish a new national risk register, and this afternoon I will chair the UK resilience forum, which strengthens our links with partners across the country in collectively tackling the risks we face.

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Q2 Peter Aldous Con
Energy Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The question highlights East Anglia's significant contributions to the nation's food supply and energy production, prompting a query about coordinated efforts across government departments.

Question

I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests, as I am involved in family farms. As the breadbasket of Britain and home to the all-energy coast, East Anglia has a key role to play in strengthening national resilience on food and energy security. Can my right hon. Friend outline the co-ordinating work his Department is doing with other Departments to ensure the east of England realises its full potential in both feeding the nation and keeping the lights on?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

My hon. Friend is right to highlight East Anglia's increasing role in providing energy security through its massive offshore wind developments, which are helping to provide secure renewable energy. In addition, the Government food strategy, which was published last year, sets out plans to boost domestic production in sectors with the biggest opportunities, which will of course include East Anglia.

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Not addressed: Specific coordinating efforts and timelines not provided

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