Source · Select Committees · National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 9
9
Paragraph: 39
The centrality of the NSA to the effective functioning of the NSC cannot be overstated.
Conclusion
The centrality of the NSA to the effective functioning of the NSC cannot be overstated. The twin challenges of covid-19 and Brexit have dominated the Government’s operational capabilities in the past two years. It is regrettable that this has coincided with a three-year period in which there was no dedicated National Security Adviser. It is vital that the NSA is a full-time, dedicated role, and that there is sufficient forward planning to avoid long gaps between appointees. He or she must also be able to command the confidence of the national security machinery across Whitehall.
Paragraph Reference:
39
Government Response
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