Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Lincoln Jopp Excerpts
Thursday 4th December 2025

(3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Ward Portrait Chris Ward
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I recognise the importance of this issue to my hon. Friend’s constituents. Amendments to Schengen rules are predominantly a matter for member states, but the Minister for the Cabinet Office has regular discussions with his counterparts in the EU, and I will ensure that he is aware of those concerns.

Lincoln Jopp Portrait Lincoln Jopp (Spelthorne) (Con)
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Last week, the National Security Adviser was due to appear before the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. Did he? If not, why not?

Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis
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My understanding is that the National Security Adviser did appear in front of the Committee, but it was a private session.