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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 9 February 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Monday, 21 February 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Public Sector: CCTV

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the national security implications of government departments using Chinese-made surveillance cameras and technology; and what assessment they have made of the use of such cameras by (1) local councils, (2) schools, and (3) NHS trusts.

Answer

As has been the case under successive administrations, it is not government policy to comment on the security arrangements of government buildings. Specific details regarding the use of security systems by public bodies are withheld on national security grounds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6108
Session
2021-22
Subjects
CCTV China National security Public sector
Link
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