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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Internet

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero written question – answered at on 29 October 2025.

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Photo of John Hayes John Hayes Conservative, South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what measures his Department has in place to run critical services in the event of a major internet outage.

Photo of Michael Shanks Michael Shanks Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has established a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) that is designed to ensure the continuity of departmental critical services in the event of a major disruption. Our BCMS aligns with industry best practice and is subject to regular review and testing.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 29 October 2025, cW)

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