Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 March 2014 (named day). It was answered by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 May 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the objectives are of Britain's Defence and Security Strategy.

Answer: The National Security Strategy defines two strategic objectives. These are firstly to ensure a secure and resilient UK—protecting our people, economy, infrastructure, territory and way of life from all major risks that can affect us directly—and secondly, shaping a stable world—acting to reduce the likelihood of risks affecting the UK or our interests overseas. Taken together, the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review define the ends, ways and means through which Government seeks to strengthen our security and build our prosperity.

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