Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 71159

China: National Security Adviser

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 3 September 2025

Question

Alicia Kearns

ConservativeRutland and Stamford

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will provide guidance on how Parliamentarians may scrutinise the visit of the National Security Advisor to Beijing, in the context of his decision not to give evidence to Parliamentary Committees.

Answer

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
The Government has confirmed that the National Security Adviser will attend a private session with the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy in Parliament.