Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 64074

Cybersecurity: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 1 July 2025
Answered: 9 July 2025

Question

Carla Lockhart

Democratic Unionist PartyUpper Bann

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve cyber resilience among (a) small businesses and (b) local authorities in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Feryal Clark
Cyber security is a priority for the government. We are taking action to protect businesses, citizens and essential services against cyber threats. The forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will improve the UK’s cyber defences and ensure there ar...

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