Nuclear Sector Deal Debate

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Madeleine Moon

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Nuclear Sector Deal

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Business of the House
Thursday 28th June 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sam Gyimah Portrait Mr Gyimah
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As I said, we are not against tidal lagoons, but they must demonstrate value for money for consumers and public funds.

Madeleine Moon Portrait Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend) (Lab)
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The electronic infrastructure summit held this week in London urged the need for independent cyber-security audits across critical national infrastructure, particularly in the energy sector. Does the Minister agree that nuclear is one sector where we urgently need to ensure that cyber-security keeps us free from attacks and black sky events?

Sam Gyimah Portrait Mr Gyimah
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The hon. Lady identifies a risk to this critical infrastructure. I can assure her that we take all the steps necessary to make sure that it is protected, and cyber-security is one of those.

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