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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 8 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 November 2023. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Hikvision: CCTV

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had (1) with, or (2) about, Hikvision regarding the removal of surveillance cameras which comply with China’s National Intelligence Law from (a) sensitive sites, and (b) the UK’s public procurement supply chain.

Answer

The Cabinet Office has not had discussions with Hikvision regarding the removal of surveillance cameras produced by companies subject to China's National Intelligence Law. A letter was written on 1 August 2023 to confirm the position of the Government in respect of the Written Ministerial Statement of 24 November 2022.

We have had regular internal discussions about protecting the UK’s public procurement supply chain.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL82
Session
2023-24
Subjects
CCTV China Procurement Surveillance Hikvision
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk