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Asked by Margaret MullaneLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 16 April 2026UIN 124380

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent steps she has taken to help improve public awareness of the risks associated with using unofficial third party websites for accessing government services.

Answered by Ian Murray

The department continues to strengthen GOV.UK as the authoritative source of online government information and services.

This includes upholding its clear and consistent identity so that users recognise and trust official content, supporting efforts to counter scams and misinformation. DSIT additionally works with the National Cyber Security Centre, Action Fraud and search engine providers to find and remove misleading websites.

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