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Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 September 2026

Debate

Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill

Contribution

I have highlighted a few of those criteria regarding the extent to which the activity is essential to the economy or the day-to-day functioning of society in all or part of the UK. Obviously, we already have the list of critical national infrastructure. We need to go through a whole process, as others have mentioned. We would need to make our assessment and then consult with industry on that, so there is a process to go through here. That process of consultation and talking to industry, or any affected sector, is absolutely critical. I am absolutely happy to update noble Lords and engage further ahead of Report on this. In terms of the report referenced in Amendment 92A, I do not think we would need a statutory obligation to bring this report back, as set out. I mentioned the focus on entities rather than sectors, and it is better to look at the sectoral approach.

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