Source · Select Committees · National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 8
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We do not seek to unpick any of these professional judgements.
Recommendation
We do not seek to unpick any of these professional judgements. In future, however, it is essential that improved communications, common sense, clarity on strategic objectives and appropriate flexibility can be applied to ensure finely balanced judgements ultimately favour the public interest. (Conclusion, Paragraph 74)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 February 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗