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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on National Resilience

19 December 2022 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Oliver Dowden Con Hertsmere

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government is publishing its Resilience Framework to enhance strategic planning for national resilience.
  • A new sub-committee of the National Security Council on resilience will be chaired by the Minister.
  • The framework aims to improve transparency, protect vulnerable communities, and strengthen accountability.

Issue summary

The Minister is publishing the UK Government's Resilience Framework to enhance strategic planning for national resilience.

Action requested

The publication and implementation of the Resilience Framework, which includes a new sub-committee of the National Security Council on resilience chaired by the Minister. The framework aims to improve transparency, protect vulnerable communities, strengthen accountability, support businesses, and enhance local planning capabilities.

Key facts

  • The Integrated Review committed in March 2021 to developing a new resilience strategy.
  • The Resilience Framework focuses on shared understanding of risks, prevention over cure, and whole-of-society approach.
  • A sub-committee of the National Security Council on resilience will be established by the Minister.
  • Updates to the classified National Security Risk Assessment and public version National Risk Register are planned for the new year.
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