Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2023 to Question 122426, when he expects construction of the new headquarters for the National Cyber Force in Samlesbury to be completed; and what proportion of its planned full complement of staff were working at the new facility by 30 June 2023.

The National Cyber Force (NCF) will relocate its main centre of operations to Samlesbury, contributing to the Levelling Up agenda and bringing economic stimulus, job creation and other tangible benefits to the region. Approximately two thirds of the NCF will be based in Samlesbury by the 2030s, with the remaining third at other locations. Whilst I am not able to comment on detailed operational numbers and dates publicly, plans are well underway for the move.