Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, if any, with the NSO Group to request they recode their Pegasus software; and what plans they have to restrict trade with the NSO Group.

It is vital that all cyber actors use capabilities in a way that is legal, responsible and proportionate to ensure cyberspace remains a safe and prosperous place for everyone. The UK works closely with allies around the world to tackle cyber threats and improve our overall global resilience to attacks. The National Cyber Security Strategy, supported by £1.9 billion funding, has transformed the UK's fight against the cyber threat since 2016. The UK does not operate a US style "entity list" for commerce blacklisting. We operate a policy of sanctions against organisations and individuals who are a threat to UK national security, including in Cyber.