National Security Adviser

Home Secretary questioned on civil service appointments

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP asked an urgent question on the appointment of senior civil service positions and the news that David Frostis to becomeNational Security Adviser.

Key Points: 
  • Nick Thomas-Symonds MP asked an urgent question on the appointment of senior civil service positions and the news that David Frostis to becomeNational Security Adviser.
  • Last Friday, it was announced that the UK's most senior civil servant, Sir Mark Sedwill, would step down from his positions of Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser (NSA) in September.
  • The General Secretary of the senior civil servants' union, the FDA, said that he had been undermined in a "cowardly" way, as reports of tensions emerged.
  • He said that it was an appointment for the Prime Minister to decide, and that the First Civil Service Commissioner had agreed the NSArolecould be seen "as a political rather than necessarily civil service appointment", describing the position as akin to a "special envoy".

Home Secretary questioned on civil service appointments

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP asked an urgent question on the appointment of senior civil service positions and the news that David Frostis to becomeNational Security Adviser.

Key Points: 
  • Nick Thomas-Symonds MP asked an urgent question on the appointment of senior civil service positions and the news that David Frostis to becomeNational Security Adviser.
  • Last Friday, it was announced that the UK's most senior civil servant, Sir Mark Sedwill, would step down from his positions of Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser (NSA) in September.
  • The General Secretary of the senior civil servants' union, the FDA, said that he had been undermined in a "cowardly" way, as reports of tensions emerged.
  • He said that it was an appointment for the Prime Minister to decide, and that the First Civil Service Commissioner had agreed the NSArolecould be seen "as a political rather than necessarily civil service appointment", describing the position as akin to a "special envoy".

Cabinet Secretary and Civil Service Chief Executive questioned on Brexit preparedness

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee hear about the plans of the Civil Service as the Brexit deadline nears

Key Points: 
  • On the morning after the latest round of Brexit-related debate and votes in the Commons Chamber, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will hear from the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Civil Service Chief Executive on how the Civil Service is preparing for the UKs departure from the EU.
  • Whilst the Prime Minister has continued to emphasise her intention to secure a majority for a negotiated departure, preparations for a no-deal exit are underway across Government.
  • In this session, members of the Committee will question Sir Mark Sedwill (Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser) and John Manzoni (Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of the Civil Service) about how ready the Civil Service is for a no-deal exit.
  • John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office

Cabinet Secretary and Civil Service Chief Executive questioned on Brexit preparedness

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 25, 2019

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee hear about the plans of the Civil Service as the Brexit deadline nears

Key Points: 
  • On the morning after the latest round of Brexit-related debate and votes in the Commons Chamber, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will hear from the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Civil Service Chief Executive on how the Civil Service is preparing for the UKs departure from the EU.
  • Whilst the Prime Minister has continued to emphasise her intention to secure a majority for a negotiated departure, preparations for a no-deal exit are underway across Government.
  • In this session, members of the Committee will question Sir Mark Sedwill (Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser) and John Manzoni (Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of the Civil Service) about how ready the Civil Service is for a no-deal exit.
  • John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office

Cabinet Secretary and Civil Service Chief Executive questioned on Brexit preparedness

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 25, 2019

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee hear about the plans of the Civil Service as the Brexit deadline nears

Key Points: 
  • On the morning after the latest round of Brexit-related debate and votes in the Commons Chamber, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will hear from the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Civil Service Chief Executive on how the Civil Service is preparing for the UKs departure from the EU.
  • Whilst the Prime Minister has continued to emphasise her intention to secure a majority for a negotiated departure, preparations for a no-deal exit are underway across Government.
  • In this session, members of the Committee will question Sir Mark Sedwill (Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser) and John Manzoni (Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of the Civil Service) about how ready the Civil Service is for a no-deal exit.
  • John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office

Work of the National Security Adviser examined

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy takes further evidence from the National Security Adviser

Key Points: 

The oral evidence session on the Work of the National Security Adviser due to take place on 21 January has been re-scheduled. The session will now take place on Monday 28 January at 4.15pm in Committee Room 4A.
The Committee will take evidence from Sir Mark Sedwill, National Security Adviser, at 4.15pm in Committee room 4A on Monday 28 January.
Likely topics for discussion include:

Work of the National Security Adviser examined

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy takes further evidence from the National Security Adviser

Key Points: 

The oral evidence session on the Work of the National Security Adviser due to take place on 21 January has been re-scheduled. The session will now take place on Monday 28 January at 4.15pm in Committee Room 4A.
The Committee will take evidence from Sir Mark Sedwill, National Security Adviser, at 4.15pm in Committee room 4A on Monday 28 January.
Likely topics for discussion include: