House of Lords written question – answered at on 18 December 2008.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
Spokesperson in the Lords, Home Affairs
To ask Her Majesty's Government what advice is routinely given to the Prime Minister regarding the trial or deployment of technologies which present a risk to the security and integrity of United Kingdom telecommunications and data communications infrastructure.
Baroness Royall of Blaisdon
President of the Council, Privy Council Office, Leader of the House of Lords and Lord President of the Council (Privy Council Office)
The Prime Minister and other relevant Ministers receive advice from the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and CESG, the protective security arm of GCHQ, on risks to the critical national infrastructure, including risks to telecommunications and data communications.
Yes1 person thinks so
No1 person thinks not
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