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National Security: Cybersecurity

Asked by David ReedConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 December 2024UIN 17491

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with the (a) Cabinet Office and (b) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on the (i) development and (ii) procurement of digital capabilities for national security.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Ministry of Defence routinely works with colleagues in the National Security community, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Cabinet Office on the development and procurement of digital capabilities for National Security. All of which is fully consistent and aligns with the Government’s approach to transforming for a Digital Future.

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