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<p>The security and resilience of UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) is a key
priority for the Government. The 2015 National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence
and Security Review said that the Government will work with infrastructure owners
and operators to mitigate risks to our CNI, and committed Government to ensure the
right regulatory framework is in place to ensure our CNI is resilient to future threats.</p><p>Along
with Lead Government Departments, the Cabinet Office is reviewing the resilience implications
of leaving the EU. This will involve close collaboration with the Department for Exiting
the European Union, which is working with all departments to ensure our preparations
for exit are on track.</p><p>Matters of national security are often handled bilaterally,
and we do not anticipate this changing after leaving the European Union. We will continue
to strengthen and grow our close relationships with the CNI community in Ireland and
across Europe, as well as our partners in NATO.</p><p>Each year the Government publishes
a short public summary of the detailed plans being taken forward by Lead Departments
to tackle threats to critical infrastructure. The 2016 summary can be found here:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/568546/sector_security_resilience_plans_14_11_2016.pdf</p>
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