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1403983

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date	18/01/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Cybersecurity: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to fund (a) training and (b) infrastructure in cyber technology for national defence purposes.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106657
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) works closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and other government departments in support of national defence purposes. The Department is funding the delivery of transformative defensive cyber capabilities through a range of transformation programmes - both cyber defence specific and those delivering the wider digital transformation of the MOD.</p><p>The Defence Cyber School is upskilling MOD and government personnel with the tech capabilities needed for cyber professional roles, and our Cyber Confident initiative is delivering improved training and awareness for all, so that our people are an effective frontline of defence.</p><p>We have put in place a comprehensive program of activity to modernise and stay current in the face of a dynamic risk profile. These measures, co-ordinated across the whole Department and in partnership with other government experts, focus on enhancing skills, processes and technology to strengthen the ability of the MOD to prevent, detect, respond and recover from cyber-attack.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 26/01/2022 16:52:33 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403984

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Infrastructure: National Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to protect (a) water plants, (b) power plants and (c) other critical national infrastructure.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106658
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>Within the UK, the safety and security of individual pieces of critical national infrastructure is the responsibility of the relevant commercial operator and Police force for the geographical area in which it is located. At the strategic level, the department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is responsible for the overall operation and resilience of the UK's domestic energy sector. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is responsible for the overall operation and resilience of the UK's water sector. The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) provides advice on the resilience of Critical National Infrastructure across the UK.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence and the UK Armed Forces are responsible for the security and territorial integrity of the UK as a whole. Defence of the UK and its overseas territories from the malicious intent of our adversaries is the first task of the Ministry of Defence and our Armed Forces. This extends to being prepared to defend against and counter external hostile threats to our way of life and the delivery of critical services. I would, however, like to reassure you that I have received no indication that the Armed Forces would be required to provide protection water plants, power plants, or to other critical national infrastructure in the foreseeable future.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 26/01/2022 16:53:04 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403985

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Russia: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of potential strategic coordination between China and Russia on the future and security of Ukraine.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106659
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>We are watching the situation in Ukraine closely, alongside wider factors which may have a destabilising effect or play into Russia's decision-making calculus. Russia's aggressive posturing is not acceptable; we urge President Putin to withdraw his forces from the Ukrainian border and defuse this situation immediately.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 25/01/2022 12:38:29 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403986

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Russia: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on NATO's pledge to deploy troops to Ukraine if that country is invaded by Russia; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106660
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>NATO has not pledged to deploy troops in Ukraine in the event of an invasion by Russia. NATO has been clear however that any further military incursion into Ukraine by Russia would be a very serious strategic mistake and would be met with significant consequences, including severe economic costs through coordinated sanctions by Allies and partners. Russia's unprovoked and unjustified military build-up in and around Ukraine undermines Euro-Atlantic security. NATO and the UK are united in support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Alliance remains open to dialogue but Russia must de-escalate.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 25/01/2022 12:40:44 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403987

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Deployment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential effect of the covid-19 pandemic on the deployment of UK forces overseas.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>Defence has successfully maintained its core and most important outputs throughout the pandemic, reacting with agility and flexibility to mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19. Defence will continue to take a risk management approach and adopt appropriate Force Protection measures to enable the overseas deployment of UK Armed Forces personnel during the pandemic.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 25/01/2022 12:37:16 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403988

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Communist Party of China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) veracity and (b) implications of reports on 13 January 2022 that an individual connected to the Chinese Communist Party infiltrated Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106662
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>The Home Secretary made the Government’s position on this issue clear in a statement to the House on 17 January.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 26/01/2022 11:59:52 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds previous answer version 46152 answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403989

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Confucius Institutes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential role of Confucius Institutes in projecting Chine Communist Party influence in the UK and abroad.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>It is crucial that any international partnerships entered into by UK universities, including with Confucius Institutes, are managed appropriately with the right due diligence in place. This government takes seriously any concerns regarding the operation of international organisations at UK education providers. If any institution feels it is coming under pressure to compromise its core values, we encourage them to inform government.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 26/01/2022 18:02:05 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403990

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Communist Party of China: Universities
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to protect universities from influence through donations from people connected to the Communist Party of China.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106664
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>The security guidelines commissioned at my request and published by Universities UK in October 2020, ‘Managing risks in internationalisation: security-related issues’, advise universities on engaging in secure international collaborations: <a href="https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/Reports/managing-risks-in-internationalisation.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/Reports/managing-risks-in-internationalisation.pdf</a>. This includes a recommendation that due diligence should be conducted on all international partnerships, including donations. Universities due diligence processes should consider reputational, ethical and security risks. As autonomous institutions, universities will have their own fundraising and gift acceptance policies in place.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chippenham answering member printed Michelle Donelan question first answered 27/01/2022 10:52:38 answering member 4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403991

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	China: Iran
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the implications of China's comprehensive strategic partnership with Iran.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106665
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>China and Iran have a long-standing and close relationship. Whilst the 'launch of the implementation of a comprehensive cooperation plan' was announced on 14th of January, details were limited. We will continue to monitor China-Iran cooperation and its implications.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 25/01/2022 16:45:45 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403992

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	China: Syria
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the influence of China on the Syrian economy.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	106666
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>There is limited available data on Syria's economy.</p><p>The UK is strongly against engagement with the Asad regime in absence of its genuine participation in the political process established by UN Security Council Resolution 2254. Asad and his backers have perpetrated innumerable crimes and abuses against the people of Syria and must be held to account.</p> answering member constituency Cannock Chase answering member printed Amanda Milling question first answered 25/01/2022 16:44:07 answering member 4454 label Biography information for Dame Amanda Milling
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell