For the FCDO to add value to the NSI regime, it will be important that the Department has the necessary skills, expertise and structures to effectively support the ISU. If the Government continues to behave in the same ways and rely on the same skills base as it has previously, it will continue to see the same results—or worse, given our changing security environment.

For the FCDO to add value to the NSI regime, it will be important that the Department has the necessary skills, expertise and structures to effectively support the ISU. If the Government continues to behave in the same ways and rely on the same skills base as it has previously, it will continue to see the same results—or worse, given our changing security environment. Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Paragraph: 29 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: We agree with the Committee that the FCDO holds the key role in supporting the ISU’s work in this area. To deliver that, a dedicated FCDO team has been established to engage with and support the ISU’s work. A key role for this team is to raise awareness of investment security issues, and help build