Defence Personnel Data Breach Debate

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Lord Bellingham

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Defence Personnel Data Breach

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Wednesday 8th May 2024

(7 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Harlech Portrait Lord Harlech (Con)
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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 Portrait Lord Bellingham (Con)
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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 Portrait Lord Harlech (Con)
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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.