Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Mexican counterpart on reports of the use of Pegasus spy software against journalists in that country.

While we do not comment on the use of Pegasus against individuals, it is vital that nation states and cyber actors use capabilities in a way that is legal, responsible and proportionate to ensure cyberspace remains a safe and prosperous place for everyone.

We are committed to ensuring key technologies are not misused in a way that undermines human rights. The UK and Mexico regularly discuss human rights and the protection of journalists and have agreed to hold a bilateral human rights dialogue.