The government partially accepts this recommendation. CCS sits at the heart of government and is responsible for coordinating the government’s response to emergencies. It works closely with other government departments, agencies, and local responders to ensure that the UK is prepared for and can respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies. CCS has a wide range of responsibilities, including: ● developing and maintaining the National Risk Assessment; ● coordinating the government’s response to emergencies; ● providing training and guidance to responders; ● promoting resilience in communities and businesses. CCS is staffed by a mix of civil servants, secondees from other government departments and agencies, and military personnel. It has a budget of around £10 million per year. The size and capabilities of CCS are kept under regular review to ensure that it is able to meet the demands placed on it. The 2021 Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy recognised the need to build greater resilience to a range of threats, including pandemics. The government is currently developing a Resilience Strategy which will consider the resourcing and capabilities of CCS and other relevant bodies. The government also agrees that horizon-scanning for future threats is essential. There exist already a range of complementary standing capabilities that aim to identify and assess current and future malicious and non-malicious risks. Further detail is included in the government response to recommendation 2.