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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

National Resilience

Thursday 7 September 2023 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Strengthening national resilience is a key priority with the national risk register updated last month.
  • The government has published guidance clarifying lead Government Department responsibilities for risk assessment and management.
  • Discussions have been held with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on ensuring strong security of energy supply during the transition to clean energy.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Duguid Con
Democracy & Elections
Context

The question arises from a broader context of government priorities and recent updates to national risk management.

Question

What progress has been made on strengthening national resilience? This includes updates to the national risk register and guidance for lead Government Department responsibilities for risk assessment, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Answer from Oliver Dowden

Strengthening our national resilience is a key priority. The national risk register was updated last month, representing the most transparent approach ever taken by any Government and designed to help society make resilient plans. Guidance has also been published clarifying lead Government Department responsibilities for risk assessment, preparedness, response and recovery.

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Q2 David Duguid Con
Climate Energy
Context

The question follows from discussions about national resilience and specifically addresses the importance of energy supply in this context.

Question

Can he tell the House what discussions have been had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on ensuring strong security of energy supply as we transition to clean energy?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

Security of energy supply is critical for national resilience. The government has made significant progress, moving from imported fossil fuels to clean home-grown energy sources. I look forward to working with the new Energy Secretary on this important issue.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific discussions and details about how security of energy supply is being ensured during transition were not provided.

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