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HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q Do you think that would be helpful in this context? Richard Starnes: Yes. We have FS-ISAC operating in the United Kingdom and in Europe, with all the major banks, but if you…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q It was about China’s super-embassy in London. What cyber-security risks do you think that poses, given your experience and background? Chung Ching Kwong: There is not a lot of…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Minister, but I am not sure that you answered my question. What engagement have you had in terms of consulting with industry in setting those definitions? Kanishka…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q What are the arguments against amending the CMA, and how would you deal with them? Professor John Child: There are obviously a number. It is always more comfortable when you…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q I assume that you are referring to the previous Minister, who you took over from? Kanishka Narayan: I am referring to the Minister for Digital Economy, who is in the other place.03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for coming to give evidence this afternoon. I have two questions. First, what more could the Government be doing to make regulated sectors aware of the risks you have…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for giving evidence to us. I want your help to get my head around what could fall under the Bill’s discretionary power on the designation of critical supply chain…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you for giving evidence this morning. The Bill would not have prevented recent attacks on high-profile parts of UK industry such as Co-op, Marks and Sparks, and Jaguar…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q Your evidence is really helpful. To help with my understanding, if you look across all the suppliers in your service, are there any that you would not consider to be critical,…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Richard, for giving evidence this afternoon. I have a couple of questions. First, in your view, was the regulatory enforcement regime under NIS1 effective, and does…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you very much for coming in to give us evidence this afternoon, and thank you for your service. I have two questions. Who are the main threat actors in cyber-attacks on UK…03 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillI will start with what is now a traditional declaration: I am a non-practising doctor and my wife is a doctor. I thank the Secretary of State for his comments, and for thinking…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Medical Training (Prioritisation) BillAs always, Mrs Cummins, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I rise to speak to new clause 2, which stands in my name and is supported by many other Conservative…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Medical Training (Prioritisation) BillWill the Minister give way?27 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Finances: SurreyI think the Minister said a moment ago that she would work with the west Surrey authority to resolve the issue. At what stage in the process does she anticipate a decision and…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Agricultural Sector: Import StandardsI have the Animal and Plant Health Agency in my constituency—it is confusingly named the Weybridge centre, but it is actually in New Haw—I thank the shadow Minister for his…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationI support unitarisation and the efficiency savings it brings, but may I caution the Secretary of State a little on his language? A lot of the waste he is talking about is people’s…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Finances: SurreyI thank the hon. Member for raising housing targets and planning in local authorities. The majority of my constituency is covered by Runnymede local authority and, I think,…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Finances: SurreyMy hon. Friend is a lot harder in his language on this issue and I very much respect him for that. At the very least, we need to have a well thought-out plan and strategy for what…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Finances: SurreyI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He is exactly right: through local government reform, all areas could be affected by the debt and other commitments of…22 Jan 2026