Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 36429

Defence: National Security

Tabled: 7 March 2025
Answered: 17 March 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there have been any changes to the process of issuing security clearances to representatives of defence businesses by his Department since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Maria Eagle
UKSV (Cabinet Office) is the sole provider of National Security Vetting and is responsible for issuing security clearances. Ministry of Defence (MOD), including Defence suppliers accredited by MOD to act as a sponsor for National Security Vetting, is a cu...
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