Civil Servant Involved in MoD Security Lapse to Advise on UK Defence Policy
Angus Lapsley, involved in a past MoD security lapse, will contribute to the UK defence policy review. The review, headed by former Nato secretary general George Robertson, aims to address significant security challenges. Despite the controversy, Lapsley brings substantial experience from the Foreign Office and Nato.
Angus Lapsley, who previously lost classified Ministry of Defence (MoD) documents, will contribute to the UK defence policy review.
This review is headed by George Robertson, former Nato secretary general, and includes notable figures like Fiona Hill and Gen Sir Richard Barrons.
The review focuses on addressing significant security challenges facing the UK.
Despite the controversy over Lapsley's misplacement of sensitive papers, he brings substantial experience from his roles at the Foreign Office and Nato.
The strategic defence review will report next year, inviting contributions from various experts and stakeholders by the end of this month.