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Defence: Cybersecurity

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 6 September 2025UIN 70738

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 89 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, whether he has met with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to discuss the impact of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill on defence.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Secretary of State for Defence has met with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and discussed a range of issues. Officials from the Ministry of Defence have worked closely with DSIT and other Government colleagues throughout the development of this important Bill.

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