Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

“What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of progress on the AUKUS strategic partnership.”

Tabled: 8 October 2024Answered: 14 October 2024

Asked by

Chris McDonald

Labour — Stockton North

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Dame 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. That will ensure that every Department is fully equipped to deliver its responsibilities and works seamlessly across the resilience cycle to keep the country safe.