1-20 of 62 results for subject:"National Cyber Force"
Librarians' tools
- Search time
- 0.225 seconds
- Solr query time
- 0.002 seconds
- Search query
- subject:"National Cyber Force"
- We searched for
- subject_t:"National Cyber Force" OR subject_ses:479129
Type
House
Session
Year
Department
Member
More
Primary member
Answering member
Legislative stage
Legislation
Subject
More
Publisher
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on establishing a National Cyber Force HQ in Lancashire.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on establishing a National Cyber Force HQ in Lancashire.
Plans to establish the National Cyber Force (NCF) HQ in Samlesbury are progressing as scheduled. For security reasons, we do not disclose details regarding operational status, precise locations, or specific aspects of our sites.
The NCF continues to support the development of cyber security expertise in the region, including through its long‑standing involvement in initiatives such as the Lancashire Cyber Partnership, the North‑West Cyber Corridor, and through bursary and direct‑entry schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 121 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what rank commands the National Cyber Force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 121 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what rank commands the National Cyber Force.
As announced in the press release dated 16 October 2023, The National Cyber Force is commanded by a 2 star Military Officer, or a Civil Servant at SCS2 level. Currently, Commander National Cyber Force is Air Vice-Marshal Tim Neal-Hopes OBE.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what proportion of the National Cyber Force’s capability is dedicated to (a) defence and (b) other national security priorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what proportion of the National Cyber Force’s capability is dedicated to (a) defence and (b) other national security priorities.
We do not routinely comment on operational matters or the operational prioritisation of the National Cyber Force due to reasons of national security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, how enterprise-wide operational defence priorities for activities in the cyber domain will be deconflicted with the National Cyber Force’s priorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, how enterprise-wide operational defence priorities for activities in the cyber domain will be deconflicted with the National Cyber Force’s priorities.
We do not routinely comment on operational matters or the operational prioritisation of the National Cyber Force (NCF) due to reasons of national security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 6 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether the new CyberEM Command will be a distinct entity to the National Cyber Force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 6 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether the new CyberEM Command will be a distinct entity to the National Cyber Force.
Yes, the Cyber and Electromagnetic Command will be a distinct entity to the National Cyber Force (NCF). It will put the UK at the forefront of cyber operations.
The Strategic Defence Review is clear that the new Cyber and EM Command will not affect the NCF’s authorities or how it conducts operations, but it will cohere and oversee cyber operations for Defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many personnel the National Cyber Force has.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many personnel the National Cyber Force has.
The National Cyber Force does not comment on detailed figures regarding staff numbers for national security reasons, though there is a roughly equal share of personnel from Defence and the UK intelligence community.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on establishing the National Cyber Force headquarters at Salmesbury.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on establishing the National Cyber Force headquarters at Salmesbury.
The National Cyber Force (NCF) headquarters in Samlesbury is currently undergoing construction, with progress remaining on track to open in 2025. NCF is planning for several hundred personnel to be based there within the first 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the new headquarters of the National Cyber Force to be (a) completed and (b) operational.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the new headquarters of the National Cyber Force to be (a) completed and (b) operational.
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.
Emerging and disruptive technologies are changing the way the world operates. For defence, they present both challenge and opportunity.
Emerging and disruptive technologies are changing the way the world operates. For defence, they present both challenge and opportunity.
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.
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.
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2023 to Question 122426, when he expects construction of the new headquarters for the National Cyber Force in Samlesbury to be completed; and what proportion of its planned full complement of staff were working at...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2023 to Question 122426, when he expects construction of the new headquarters for the National Cyber Force in Samlesbury to be completed; and what proportion of its planned full complement of staff were working at...
The National Cyber Force (NCF) will relocate its main centre of operations to Samlesbury, contributing to the Levelling Up agenda and bringing economic stimulus, job creation and other tangible benefits to the region. Approximately two thirds of the NCF will be based in Samlesbury by the 2030s, with the remaining third at other locations. Whilst I am not able to comment on detailed operational numbers and dates publicly, plans are well underway for the move.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the National Cyber Force is fully operational; and how many staff it has.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the National Cyber Force is fully operational; and how many staff it has.
We cannot comment on exact figures regarding staff numbers or operational capability for national security reasons. However, the National Cyber Force (NCF) is made up of a roughly equal share of personnel from Defence and the UK intelligence community. The NCF is investing in our military and civilian recruitment, including our recruitment pipelines, by creating dedicated cyber career pathways to build a world class workforce and are investing to scale up the NCF, constructing a new headquarters in Samlesbury.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress her Department has made on the establishment of a new national cyber crime force; and what recent steps her Department has taken to provide the police with new technologies to help reduce crime.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress her Department has made on the establishment of a new national cyber crime force; and what recent steps her Department has taken to provide the police with new technologies to help reduce crime.
Fraud is a national threat and often cases can be complex and sophisticated. It is therefore paramount our policing colleagues have what they need to keep pace with criminals and encourage innovation within industry. That is why, through the Spending Review 21 settlement and the Economic Crime Levy an overall package over the next three years of circa £400 million is being used to tackle economic crime, including fraud.
This funding will be used to replace and upgrade Action Fraud with a new national Fraud and Cyber Reporting and Analysis Service which will gather better analysis to improve the number, quality and timeliness of information packages given to police and expand fraud investigation teams across all Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCUs) and increase investigative capacity in the City of London Police (CoLP). This funding will also support the National Crime Agency, (NCA) to increase their capabilities on fraud.
The pilot of a national cyber crime force focused on fraud, based in the NCA was set out in the 2021 Statement of Progress on the Economic Crime Plan. The NCA’s pilot has delivered new tasking, intelligence and strategic communications capabilities in the NCA. This new national cyber crime force focused on fraud will be fully established by 2025.
Later this year, we will publish a new strategy to address the threat of fraud. This will further set out how we will work with law enforcement to tackle fraud and bring offenders to justice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he made the final decision on the selection of Samlesbury as the location for the headquarters of the National Cyber Force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he made the final decision on the selection of Samlesbury as the location for the headquarters of the National Cyber Force.
I refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 18 May 2022 to Question 46.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he held discussions with the permanent secretary in his Department on a potential (a) conflict of interest or (b) breach of the Ministerial Code in respect of the decision to select Samlesbury as the location for the headquarters of the National...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he held discussions with the permanent secretary in his Department on a potential (a) conflict of interest or (b) breach of the Ministerial Code in respect of the decision to select Samlesbury as the location for the headquarters of the National...
A number of factors were taken into account when considering the locations for the National Cyber Force. The process was fully in accordance with normal Government practice and in line with the Government’s stated policy of Levelling Up and investing in public bodies right across the UK. Further details to the right hon. Member’s questions will be provided in response to his letter dated 29 April to the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether staff in his Department raised concerns in respect of the selection of Samlesbury as the location for the headquarters of the National Cyber Force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether staff in his Department raised concerns in respect of the selection of Samlesbury as the location for the headquarters of the National Cyber Force.
A number of factors were taken into account when considering the locations for the National Cyber Force. The process was fully in accordance with normal Government practice and in line with the Government’s stated policy of Levelling Up and investing in public bodies right across the UK. Further details to the right hon. Member’s questions will be provided in response to his letter dated 29 April to the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department undertook a full comparative cost-benefit assessment of (a) Samlesbury and (b) other locations under consideration as the headquarters of the National Cyber Force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department undertook a full comparative cost-benefit assessment of (a) Samlesbury and (b) other locations under consideration as the headquarters of the National Cyber Force.
A number of factors were taken into account when considering the locations for the National Cyber Force. The process was fully in accordance with normal Government practice and in line with the Government’s stated policy of Levelling Up and investing in public bodies right across the UK. Further details to the right hon. Member’s questions will be provided in response to his letter dated 29 April to the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether ministerial direction was required for a decision on the location of the headquarters of the National Cyber Force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether ministerial direction was required for a decision on the location of the headquarters of the National Cyber Force.
A number of factors were taken into account when considering the locations for the National Cyber Force. The process was fully in accordance with normal Government practice and in line with the Government’s stated policy of Levelling Up and investing in public bodies right across the UK. Further details to the right hon. Member’s questions will be provided in response to his letter dated 29 April to the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the criteria for selecting the location of the headquarters of the National Cyber Force were amended during the selection process.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the criteria for selecting the location of the headquarters of the National Cyber Force were amended during the selection process.
A number of factors were taken into account when considering the locations for the National Cyber Force. The process was fully in accordance with normal Government practice and in line with the Government’s stated policy of Levelling Up and investing in public bodies right across the UK. Further details to the right hon. Member’s questions will be provided in response to his letter dated 29 April to the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the selection of Samlesbury as the location for the headquarters of the National Cyber Force was made by Ministerial direction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the selection of Samlesbury as the location for the headquarters of the National Cyber Force was made by Ministerial direction.
A number of factors were taken into account when considering the locations for the National Cyber Force. The process was fully in accordance with normal Government practice and in line with the Government’s stated policy of Levelling Up and investing in public bodies right across the UK. Further details to the right hon. Member’s questions will be provided in response to his letter dated 29 April to the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.