Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Monday, 21 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 February 2022 (named day). It was answered by Michael Ellis (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 February 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Information Warfare
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans his Department has to establish an information warfare unit; and if he will publish the (a) official title and (b) budget of such unit.
- Answer
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The new Government Information Cell (GIC) draws together expertise from across government including but not limited to FCDO, DCMS, MoD and CO experts in assessment and analysis and counter-disinformation. The GIC was set up to identify and counter Russian disinformation targeted at UK and international audiences.
The staff deployed into the Cell continue to be paid for by their home departments - there are no additional staffing costs. The running and programme costs are being established but will be within existing budgets, including from the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 126836
- Session
- 2021-22
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Information warfare Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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