Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Money)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:11 pm on 6 January 2026.

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King’s recommendation signified.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)),

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:

(1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or another public authority, and

2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.—(Jade Botterill.)

Question agreed to.

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