4th Report – The National Security Strategy
Select Committee
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
HC 1045
27 March 2026
Government response
1st Special Report - The National Security Strategy: Government Response · published 24 Jun 2026
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
The Government must accelerate its plans for improving the size and state of the reserves,...
Recommendation
The Government must accelerate its plans for improving the size and state of the reserves, and provide more detail for its plans to involve the reserves in the protection of Critical National Infrastructure. This should include planning for their use …
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Government Response Summary
The government's response largely discusses cyber resilience for Critical National Infrastructure. While it mentions amending the Reserve Forces Act in 2026, it provides no detail on accelerating plans for improving the size and state of the reserves or their specific involvement in CNI protection as requested.
Cabinet Office
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
The Government must articulate more clearly how it will balance extensive security and supply chain...
Recommendation
The Government must articulate more clearly how it will balance extensive security and supply chain risks with its desire for closer economic ties with China. It should, for example, be more proactive in raising the issue of Beijing’s ongoing support …
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Government Response Summary
The government outlined its existing strategic approach to China, balancing threats and opportunities, and described current actions to challenge risks and engage on issues like Russia's war. However, it did not commit to articulating its balancing act more clearly or publishing detailed national security statements with new treaties/agreements.
Cabinet Office
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