Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reports of police action against Srebrenica Memorial Centre staff on the (a) level of (i) freedom of expression and (ii) academic freedom and (b) work of human rights advocates in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The UK remains unequivocal that there can be no place for genocide denial or glorification of war criminals. We continue to support international justice, accountability and respect for the judgments of international tribunals.
We are closely monitoring summonses to individuals associated with the Srebrenica Memorial Centre (SMC). The cause of this investigation is unclear, and authorities must comply with the rule of law and ensure transparent public communication. Our Embassy in Sarajevo have stated this position publicly and met with SMC colleagues to express solidarity.
The UK summoned the Serbian Chargé d'Affaires on 8 September in response to the commemorations surrounding the funeral of Ratko Mladic. The thoughts of the UK Government are with Mladić's victims and their families.
The UK remains firmly committed to promoting lasting reconciliation across the Western Balkans, including through our £11 million Official Development Assistance commitment to conflict prevention in BiH, Kosovo and Serbia, and partnership with SMC.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of reports that staff and associates of the Srebrenica Memorial Centre have been summoned for questioning by Republika Srpska police in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The UK remains unequivocal that there can be no place for genocide denial or glorification of war criminals. We continue to support international justice, accountability and respect for the judgments of international tribunals.
We are closely monitoring summonses to individuals associated with the Srebrenica Memorial Centre (SMC). The cause of this investigation is unclear, and authorities must comply with the rule of law and ensure transparent public communication. Our Embassy in Sarajevo have stated this position publicly and met with SMC colleagues to express solidarity.
The UK summoned the Serbian Chargé d'Affaires on 8 September in response to the commemorations surrounding the funeral of Ratko Mladic. The thoughts of the UK Government are with Mladić's victims and their families.
The UK remains firmly committed to promoting lasting reconciliation across the Western Balkans, including through our £11 million Official Development Assistance commitment to conflict prevention in BiH, Kosovo and Serbia, and partnership with SMC.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to counter genocide denial and historical revisionism relating to the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in its engagement with the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The UK remains unequivocal that there can be no place for genocide denial or glorification of war criminals. We continue to support international justice, accountability and respect for the judgments of international tribunals.
We are closely monitoring summonses to individuals associated with the Srebrenica Memorial Centre (SMC). The cause of this investigation is unclear, and authorities must comply with the rule of law and ensure transparent public communication. Our Embassy in Sarajevo have stated this position publicly and met with SMC colleagues to express solidarity.
The UK summoned the Serbian Chargé d'Affaires on 8 September in response to the commemorations surrounding the funeral of Ratko Mladic. The thoughts of the UK Government are with Mladić's victims and their families.
The UK remains firmly committed to promoting lasting reconciliation across the Western Balkans, including through our £11 million Official Development Assistance commitment to conflict prevention in BiH, Kosovo and Serbia, and partnership with SMC.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what data his Department has received from the National Cyber Security Centre on (i) the number of cyber attacks on UK businesses and organisations suspected to have originated in Iran and (ii) the cost of those attacks to the UK economy in each of the last five years.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) plays a leading role in understanding and responding to cyber threats affecting the UK.
In the latest reporting year, the NCSC received 1,727 incident reports, resulting in 429 incidents requiring NCSC support, of which 204 were assessed as nationally significant.
Between June 2025 and May 2026, the NCSC managed more than 200 incidents affecting organisations within the UK's critical national infrastructure and supporting ecosystem, around 75% of which were assessed as linked to state actors.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what data his Department has received from the National Cyber Security Centre on (i) the number of cyber attacks on UK businesses and organisations suspected to have been inspired by a foreign power and (ii) the cost of those attacks to the UK economy in each of the last five years.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) plays a leading role in understanding and responding to cyber threats affecting the UK.
In the latest reporting year, the NCSC received 1,727 incident reports, resulting in 429 incidents requiring NCSC support, of which 204 were assessed as nationally significant.
Between June 2025 and May 2026, the NCSC managed more than 200 incidents affecting organisations within the UK's critical national infrastructure and supporting ecosystem, around 75% of which were assessed as linked to state actors.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what data his Department has received from the National Cyber Security Centre on (i) the number of cyber attacks on UK businesses and organisations suspected to have originated in Russia and (ii) the cost of those attacks to the UK economy in each of the last five years.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) plays a leading role in understanding and responding to cyber threats affecting the UK.
In the latest reporting year, the NCSC received 1,727 incident reports, resulting in 429 incidents requiring NCSC support, of which 204 were assessed as nationally significant.
Between June 2025 and May 2026, the NCSC managed more than 200 incidents affecting organisations within the UK's critical national infrastructure and supporting ecosystem, around 75% of which were assessed as linked to state actors.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what data his Department has received from the National Cyber Security Centre on (i) the number of cyber attacks on UK businesses and organisations suspected to have originated in China and (ii) the cost of those attacks to the UK economy in each of the last five years.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) plays a leading role in understanding and responding to cyber threats affecting the UK.
In the latest reporting year, the NCSC received 1,727 incident reports, resulting in 429 incidents requiring NCSC support, of which 204 were assessed as nationally significant.
Between June 2025 and May 2026, the NCSC managed more than 200 incidents affecting organisations within the UK's critical national infrastructure and supporting ecosystem, around 75% of which were assessed as linked to state actors.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with international counterparts on coordinated assistance for frontline Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The Government condemns Russia's intensified attacks against Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia. These attacks continue to cause civilian casualties, damage homes and critical infrastructure, and worsen humanitarian needs in frontline communities. The UK assesses humanitarian needs through partners on the ground, including the United Nations, Red Cross, international Non-governmental Organisations and Ukrainian organisations, and uses this assessment to help target support towards those most affected by Russia's ongoing attacks.
We remain in regular contact with the Government of Ukraine and international counterparts, including through the G7, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the European Union, the UN and wider humanitarian system, to coordinate support, strengthen Ukraine's resilience, protect civilians and ensure assistance is targeted where needs are greatest.
Since February 2022, the UK has provided up to £577 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and the wider region.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what humanitarian support his Department is providing to civilians in frontline Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The Government condemns Russia's intensified attacks against Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia. These attacks continue to cause civilian casualties, damage homes and critical infrastructure, and worsen humanitarian needs in frontline communities. The UK assesses humanitarian needs through partners on the ground, including the United Nations, Red Cross, international Non-governmental Organisations and Ukrainian organisations, and uses this assessment to help target support towards those most affected by Russia's ongoing attacks.
We remain in regular contact with the Government of Ukraine and international counterparts, including through the G7, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the European Union, the UN and wider humanitarian system, to coordinate support, strengthen Ukraine's resilience, protect civilians and ensure assistance is targeted where needs are greatest.
Since February 2022, the UK has provided up to £577 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and the wider region.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what data his Department has received from the National Cyber Security Centre on (i) the number of cyber attacks on UK businesses and organisations suspected to have originated in a foreign country and (ii) the cost of those attacks to the UK economy in each of the last five years.
Answered by Uma Kumaran - Assistant Whip
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) plays a leading role in understanding and responding to cyber threats affecting the UK.
In the latest reporting year, the NCSC received 1,727 incident reports, resulting in 429 incidents requiring NCSC support, of which 204 were assessed as nationally significant.
Between June 2025 and May 2026, the NCSC managed more than 200 incidents affecting organisations within the UK's critical national infrastructure and supporting ecosystem, around 75% of which were assessed as linked to state actors.