Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill

Viscount Camrose Excerpts

3rd reading
Monday 2nd November 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Neville-Jones (Con)]

My Lords, I thank the Minister for the good sense and clarity that she brought to the issue of the trigger for reportable incidents, which lies at the heart of this security and resilience Bill. We were not able to close the gap between us on the issue of factor lists for some operators, although we narrowed it, I think. I hope that, in the light of her acceptance of the relevance of some of the factors listed in my amendment, she will be able to make this an early issue for secondary legislation. The industry is extremely anxious to be well prepared, and it will be helpful if this issue, which is an important part of being prepared for the regulatory regime, can be dealt with at an early stage.

[Viscount Camrose (Con)]

My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing forward today’s amendments, to which we had no objection as they are technical amendments. In this new spirit of brief “do now pass” debates, I will not raise any substantive points, except to join others in thanking the Minister for her collaborative, consultative, and very open and thorough approach throughout the passage of the Bill thus far. As and when it comes back to your Lordships’ House, we look forward to continuing the debate in the same spirit. Meanwhile, I thank the Minister and all noble Lords who participated so well in the Bill’s productive passage so far.

[Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)]

My Lords, I did not intend to make a substantive contribution, as the Government Front Bench intends to proceed in line with the Companion guidance, recently reinforced by this House through the first report from the Procedure Committee, that the “do now pass” Motion is usually moved formally. I have noted the points made by the noble Lords, Lord Alton and Lord Clement-Jones, the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Jones, and the noble Viscount, Lord Camrose, relating to the substance of the Bill, which I am sure we will return to. I am very grateful for the engagement on the Bill, which will increase the UK’s defences against cyber attacks, better protecting the services that the public rely on to go about their normal lives.