Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Alex Norris Excerpts
Wednesday 5th July 2017

(7 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Caroline Nokes Portrait Caroline Nokes
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Our advice is very clear: we have funded a substantial national cyber-security programme, which goes alongside expertise from the National Cyber Security Centre. That is directed specifically towards improving the cyber-security of Government and the wider public sector. Our collective focus is on ensuring we have the most secure systems, and that public services and buildings are kept up to date so that our information is safe.

Alex Norris Portrait Alex Norris (Nottingham North) (Lab/Co-op)
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Cyber-security is, of course, only as strong as it is policed. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure the police have the resources to enforce cyber laws without having to sacrifice neighbourhood policing?