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Oral Answers to Questions

Fiona Bruce Excerpts
Wednesday 10th January 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Fiona Bruce Portrait Fiona Bruce (Congleton) (Con)
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9. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring the cyber-security of public and private sector organisations.

David Lidington Portrait The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Mr David Lidington)
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Cabinet Office Ministers and officials meet regularly with colleagues across the Government to discuss the cyber-security of public and private sector organisations. We are investing £1.9 billion in that work, as detailed in our national cyber-security strategy.

Fiona Bruce Portrait Fiona Bruce
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What resources are available for organisations to better protect themselves against cyber-attacks?

David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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The National Cyber Security Centre gives direct help and advice to public sector organisations and also offers private sector organisations advice, guidance and help in responding to attacks. I encourage all to use its services. [Interruption.]