Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what locations other than Samlesbury were considered as the location for the headquarters of the National Cyber Force; and for what reasons were they not chosen.

A number of factors were taken into account when considering the locations for the National Cyber Force. The process was fully in accordance with normal Government practice and in line with the Government’s stated policy of Levelling Up and investing in public bodies right across the UK. Further details to the right hon. Member’s questions will be provided in response to his letter dated 29 April to the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.