Written questions

Telecommunications: Risk Management

Commons · Question 76581 · Tabled 11 Sep 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 23 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of major broadband providers not having internal audit functions on (a) risk management and (b) cybersecurity governance .

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 23 Sep 2025

The Government keeps the financial health of the market under close review and Ofcom have powers to request financial information from providers. The Telecommunications Security Code of Practice provides guidance on how communications providers can meet s...