Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the UK is protected from severe cyberattacks.

The cyber security of the UK is a key priority for the government, which is why we are taking robust action to improve the nation’s cyber defences. We have announced a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to better protect our critical national infrastructure from cyber attacks. On 14 January the government published a consultation on proposals to further protect businesses and public services from ransomware attacks. We are also taking action within government by merging digital teams into one central Government Digital Service led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.