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Written Question
National Cyber Force
Friday 6th February 2026

Asked by: Andy MacNae (Labour - Rossendale and Darwen)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on establishing a National Cyber Force HQ in Lancashire.

Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)

Plans to establish the National Cyber Force (NCF) HQ in Samlesbury are progressing as scheduled. For security reasons, we do not disclose details regarding operational status, precise locations, or specific aspects of our sites.

The NCF continues to support the development of cyber security expertise in the region, including through its long‑standing involvement in initiatives such as the Lancashire Cyber Partnership, the North‑West Cyber Corridor, and through bursary and direct‑entry schemes.