Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 11836
National Security Council
Tabled: 30 October 2024
Answered: 4 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Liam Byrne
Labour — Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement entitled Cabinet Committees, published on 10 October 2024, HCWS118, for what reason the Secretary of State for Business and Trade is no longer a permanent member of the Na
Answer
Ms Abena Oppong-AsareThe National Security Council is a Cabinet Committee, membership of Cabinet Committees is decided by the Prime Minister. Cabinet committees have a standing membership, however other Ministers will be invited according to the agenda.