Telecommunications Cables: Northern Ireland
Commons · Question 7158 · Tabled 5 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the is taking to help ensure the security of Northern Ireland connected underseas cables against military and criminal risks.
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 15 Jun 2026
Defence is committed to advancing HMG's work against hostile states and ensuring national security.The Ministry of Defence works with and supports other Government departments, including the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Depa...