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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 September 2026
Debate
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillContribution
The process set out in the amendment, which would introduce a duty on the Secretary of State to consider recommendations from a central regulator, would create a further, unnecessary layer of complexity. The Secretary of State already has a duty to consult appropriate persons when considering designation, and new activities will be brought into scope only where the Secretary of State has undertaken a thorough assessment of the evidence.
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