Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 86945

Smart Devices: China

Tabled: 30 October 2025

Answered: 10 November 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Chinese-manufactured smart devices in the UK's critical national infrastructure on national security.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

National security is the first duty of our government.Under the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, any connected device intended to be used by consumers must meet three basic requirements: no universal default or easily guess...

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