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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Elton (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 16 June 2008.


National Security: Electronic Attacks

Question
My Lords, the Minister has reeled off a whole galaxy of organisations, bodies and committees which are interested in this. Who has ministerial responsibility for this and what central point in Government is co-ordinating all this effort so that it makes sense and has effect?
Answer

My Lords, I am sorry I banged on a little long, but I get quite excited about this subject. The Central Sponsor for Information Assurance lies within the Cabinet Office. But since my appointment last June, this has been an area that I am particularly interested in. Many nations are very vulnerable and we need to look at it very closely.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
702 c798-9 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Crime Computers National security Hacking
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk