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Written question asked by Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


National Security Online Information Team: Southampton

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the National Security Online Information Team has taken steps to respond to online information threats related to the recent disorder in Southampton.

Answer

The National Security Online Information Team (NSOIT) leads the department’s operational response to online information threats. Its publicly available remit, which is kept under review by DSIT ministers, is public safety or national security risks to UK audiences. The team conducts open-source analysis of the online information environment to identify and assess potential threats within this remit. This includes mis- and disinformation arising from incidents such as the recent unrest in Belfast and Southampton.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16114
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Civil disorder Southampton National Security Online Information Team
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk