Source · Select Committees · National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 13
13
Not Addressed
The UK has particular vulnerabilities around outlying islands, the financial sector and military communications cables.
Recommendation
The UK has particular vulnerabilities around outlying islands, the financial sector and military communications cables. These should be a key focus for contingency planning. (Conclusion, Paragraph 81)
Government Response Summary
The government partially agrees but primarily discusses military deterrence, reviewing concepts, and leveraging alliances, without detailing how specific vulnerabilities around outlying islands, the financial sector, and military communications cables will be a key focus for contingency planning.
Government Response
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HM Government
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We partially agree with this recommendation. Military deterrence and the need for robust responses to aggression are critical priorities for the UK and our allies. Our deterrence concepts are kept under constant review to ensure they remain adaptable to the evolving threat landscape. By leveraging alliances such as NATO, we enhance our credibility and ensure that collective security frameworks remain agile, effective, and responsive to emerging challenges. We acknowledge the importance of effective data sharing with partners and this remains a firm requirement in all our programmes.