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National Security: Cybersecurity

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 19 October 2025UIN 79737

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out the full scope of the Joint Crypt Key programme.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Joint Crypt-Key Programme (JCKP) is Ministry of Defence-sponsored and delivered jointly with the National Cyber Security Centre.  The information requested is being withheld as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness, or security of the UK Armed Forces.

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