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6th Report - The UK contribution to European Security
Defence Committee
HC 520
Published 19 November 2025
Recommendations
33
Rejected
Create a Minister of Homeland Security to deliver defence and resilience programmes.
Recommendation
We reiterate our previous recommendation for the creation of a Minister of Homeland Security who should be responsible for delivery of the Home Defence Programme alongside the Resilience Action Plan and a public engagement strategy. (Recommendation, Paragraph 126) 61
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Government Response Summary
The government rejected the recommendation, stating that national security is handled by existing ministerial roles (Chief Secretary to the PM and Security Minister) across departments, which it deems the most efficient structure.
Ministry of Defence
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35
Rejected
Set out timetable for defence readiness legislation and provide regular parliamentary updates.
Recommendation
The Government should set out its timetable with key milestones for the defence readiness legislation in its response to this report, including its approach to pre-legislative scrutiny, and ensure that it has a strategy for engagement with Parliament and the …
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Government Response Summary
The government stated it does not yet have a specific timetable for the Defence Readiness legislation and is still reviewing legal powers and developing measures, with stakeholder engagement planned for 2026.
Ministry of Defence
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