Member

As for Amendments 325 and 329, on cyber and technology strategies, as I said earlier, I agree with the important role technology and innovation can play in the railway. Technology is always improving, and with that comes opportunities but also threats from cyber attacks, as noble Lords have observed. I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, that cyber security is not an optional extra for the railway. Rail is part of our critical national infrastructure, and we continue to take seriously the reality of growing cyber threats and the need to keep systems safe, resilient and up to date. However, I do not believe that this proposed new clause is the right way to achieve our shared aims because the Government are already taking action to address cyber security risks.