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Scientific Advice (Emergencies)

Debate between Lord Maude of Horsham and Alan Meale
Thursday 15th September 2011

(13 years, 2 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Lord Maude of Horsham Portrait Mr Maude
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The hon. Gentleman is right, and I do not dissent for a second. Most of it is about being reasonably alert and aware, and taking common sense steps, but higher levels of vulnerability to cyber attack and cyber crime require a highly sophisticated response coupled with great awareness and agility. Information assurance and not allowing data to go amiss are mostly to do with basic standards of care and alertness.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to respond to the Committee’s thoughtful and serious report. It has been good to ventilate these matters. I assure the House and the Committee that we continue to take these matters seriously. We will continue to engage and interact with the Committee as we take these matters forward.

Alan Meale Portrait Sir Alan Meale (in the Chair)
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We have had a full and frank debate. I am informed that it can continue for another five minutes if the Committee Chairman wishes to raise any other matters.