Written questions

Cybersecurity: Infrastructure

Commons · Question 94801 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 5 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Euan Stainbank

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of prioritising cyber security in public procurement contracts for national infrastructure projects.

Answer

Answered by Chris Ward, 5 Dec 2025

This Government recognises that cyber crime is a significant threat to our economy, to our businesses, and to the livelihoods of our workers.As set out in the National Procurement Policy Statement, contracting authorities are required to identify the cybe...