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Recommendation 16

16 Paragraph: 58

The Integrated Review was unfortunately published by the Government before it had reviewed NSC structures,...

Conclusion
The Integrated Review was unfortunately published by the Government before it had reviewed NSC structures, raising the question of whether sufficient thought was given to its implementation as it was drawn up. There is limited qualitative difference between the ‘fusion’ introduced by the previous National Security Adviser and the ‘integration’ sought by the incumbent and demanded by the Integrated Review. The UK’s national security machinery 63
Paragraph Reference: 58
Government Response

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