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Smart Devices: National Security

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 127673

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of cellular IoT modules used in areas of smart tech, healthcare medical devices and other connected systems on national security.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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