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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

National Resilience Planning

Thursday 25 June 2026 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Department is implementing a resilience action plan to enhance cross-Government co-ordination on national resilience planning.
  • Minister was unable to provide specific details on the next convening of the National Space Council due to lack of briefing on the matter.
  • Government advice during heatwave includes drinking plenty of fluids and carrying water when travelling to ensure public safety.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Neil Shastri-Hurst Con Solihull West and Shirley
Democracy & Elections
Context

The question arises from the need to improve cross-government co-ordination on national resilience planning.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to improve cross-Government co-ordination on national resilience planning?

Answer from Angela Eagle

We are driving a step change in national resilience through our resilience action plan. Central to that is our national security risk assessment, which embeds clear accountability for lead Government Departments across all risks. We are further enhancing this co-ordination by publishing updated guidance this year.

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Q2 Neil Shastri-Hurst Con Solihull West and Shirley
Context

The question stems from the importance of space in national resilience planning, which involves multiple Government Departments.

Question

Space has a crucial role to play in our national resilience. Responsibility for it cuts across Government Departments. With that in mind, and given the Cabinet Office's role in cross-Government co-ordination, can the Minister confirm when the National Space Council will next convene?

Answer from Angela Eagle

I will get back to the hon. Gentleman. I have to confess that I have not had my briefing on space yet.

Not addressed: The exact date of the next National Space Council meeting

How: Confessed Lack Of Briefing

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Q3 Christopher Vince Lab Co-op Harlow
Climate Environment
Context

Concern about the heatwave's impact on public health, especially in Harlow where extreme weather conditions pose risks.

Question

This heatwave may be considered as much man-made as naturally occurring. I am really concerned about the heat, not just in Westminster but in my constituency of Harlow. What are the Government doing to ensure that the country is resilient when it comes to heat? I know that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has had conversations about water safety, and what we can do to ensure the safety of young people, or others, who take risks in water because of the hot weather.

Answer from Angela Eagle

I know that the extreme heat has extended even to Harlow, which has surprised some people; it indicates the nature of the threat. We have had a red alert. I will repeat the advice to drink plenty of fluids, and those who are travelling should take a lot of water with them, and be sensible and careful in these conditions. Clearly, water safety is an important issue. The National Fire Chiefs Council has issued good advice about water safety.

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