VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Cybersecurity: Infrastructure

Asked by Euan StainbankLabourCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 5 December 2025UIN 94801

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of prioritising cyber security in public procurement contracts for national infrastructure projects.

Answered by Chris Ward

This Government recognises that cyber crime is a significant threat to our economy, to our businesses, and to the livelihoods of our workers.

As set out in the National Procurement Policy Statement, contracting authorities are required to identify the cyber and other security risks associated with their procurements and take appropriate action to mitigate them.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim