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Written question asked by Ben Wallace (Conservative) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 October 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


National Cyber Force

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the delivery of the National Cyber Force at Samlesbury; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The National Cyber Force (NCF) headquarters in Samlesbury is currently undergoing construction work. It will open in 2025, and the NCF is planning for several hundred staff to be based there within the first 12 months. By the 2030s this will have increased to up to two thousand people, including those from other partners, working there. We continue to prioritise the NCF workforce growth.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
201367
Session
2022-23
Subjects
National Cyber Force
Link
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