Defence Personnel Data Breach

Lord Bellingham Excerpts

Wednesday 8th May 2024 Lords Chamber

[Lord Harlech (Con)]

As the noble Lord will be aware, we are in constant and regular dialogue with our allies and partners on a range of matters.

[Lord Bellingham (Con)]

My Lords, further to the question asked by the noble Lord on the Cross Benches about short-term losses if, for example, a pay run is delayed, what contingency do the Government have if there are any long-term losses as a result of bank accounts being frozen, or indeed anything more severe than that happening?

[Lord Harlech (Con)]

My noble friend raises an important point. We do not foresee this being an issue at this stage. However, the advice would be exactly the same for a sum small or large: it is to notify your chain of command immediately, and appropriate action will be taken on a case-by-case basis.