Some commentators have questioned the placement of the ‘Investment Security Unit’ within the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, suggesting that it does not have the necessary expertise and knowledge. We are content, however, that the unit will be able to draw on experience across Whitehall. The Ministry of Defence, alongside other departments and agencies, should proactively feed into all relevant assessment processes.

Some commentators have questioned the placement of the ‘Investment Security Unit’ within the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, suggesting that it does not have the necessary expertise and knowledge. We are content, however, that the unit will be able to draw on experience across Whitehall. The Ministry of Defence, alongside other departments and agencies, should proactively feed into all relevant assessment processes. Type: conclusion | Number: 9 | Paragraph: 46 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Investment Security Unit (ISU) has been designed following wide consultation across Government, with the active engagement of Government departments including the MOD and the Agencies. The Committee is quite right to conclude that the ISU will draw upon the extensive experience and expertise of