Defence Policy Review Terms of Reference - Cabinet Documents

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This pack comprises:

• the Cabinet minute of decision: Defence Policy Review: Terms of Reference [ERS-22-MIN-0022]
• the Cabinet paper Defence Policy Review – Terms of Reference [ERS-22-SUB-0022].

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• maintain the consistitutional conveentions for the time being which protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials [section 9(2)(f)(iv)]

• maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions by or between or to Ministers of the Crown or members of an organisation or officers and employees of any department or organisation in the course of their duty [section 9(2)(g)(i)]

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