We have talked about the regulators having new powers to designate critical national infrastructure in regard to cyber-security threats, but who actually has accountability? The Bill refers to

“regulations made by the Secretary of State.”

Which Secretary of State is that, given that this is a cross-departmental and cross-Government approach?

We have talked about the regulators having new powers to designate critical national infrastructure in regard to cyber-security threats, but who actually has accountability? The Bill refers to

“regulations made by the Secretary of State.”

Which Secretary of State is that, given that this is a cross-departmental and cross-Government approach?

I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on Second Reading. The Bill addresses one of the most defining national security challenges of our age and we have heard many valuable contributions from right hon. and hon. Members across the House.

Before entering Parliament, I spent several years working to protect...

I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on Second Reading. The Bill addresses one of the most defining national security challenges of our age and we have heard many valuable contributions from right hon. and hon. Members across the House.

Before entering Parliament, I spent several years working to protect...

Will the Minister give way on that point?

Will the Minister give way on that point?

We talk about sovereign capability, but how can we have fully sovereign capability when we do not own the means of production of most advanced chips?

We talk about sovereign capability, but how can we have fully sovereign capability when we do not own the means of production of most advanced chips?