To ask the Prime Minister pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 9 March 2009, Official Report, columns 3-4WS, on the National Security Forum, what assessment he made of the merits of obtaining expertise in civil nuclear security when selecting members of the National Security Forum. (263817)

The Forum members bring a breadth of experience and varied perspectives to the Government’s thinking about national security. Where appropriate, Forum members will also be encouraged to call on selected experts outside Government for advice, support and specialist research.