Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 70125

Emergencies

Tabled: 22 July 2025
Answered: 2 September 2025

Question

Johanna Baxter

LabourPaisley and Renfrewshire South

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which catastrophic risk boards are co-chaired by his Department; what the remit is for each board; which other Government departments are involved; and how frequently they meet.

Answer

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
As outlined in the Central Government Concept of Operations for Emergency Response and Recovery (the Amber Book), the Cabinet Office have taken a stronger and more directive role in planning for catastrophic risks. The Cabinet Office co-sponsors the plann...

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