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Address long-standing security vetting issues, reducing waiting times and exploring a single clearance process.
Recommendation
The long-standing issues with security vetting must be addressed. In response to this Report we expect the Government to set out how it intends to reduce waiting times. In addition, we recommend that the Government explore having a single clearance process used across all Government departments and agencies. Furthermore, we suggest that the Government considers adapting its regional testing and evaluation ranges into hubs so that cleared individuals without access to suitable certified premises can use these hubs to take part in classified procurement, as well as for testing and evaluation. (Recommendation, Paragraph 88) 59
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Report
6th Report - The UK contribution to European Security
19 Nov 2025
HC 520
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.8 yr
Report published
19 Nov 2025