Written question asked by Lord Harris of Haringey (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 March 2004. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 March 2004.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

Which department is responsible for (a) protecting the computers and networks of the critical national infrastructure from systematic attack by an organised adversary; (b) preparing a national defence plan against such an attack; (c) directing the national response to any such attack; and (d) managing the reconstitution of the CNI in the event of it being extensively damaged following such an attack. [HL 1538].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1538; 658 c156-7WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Cybersecurity