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National Cyber Force

Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 6 February 2026.

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Photo of Andy MacNae Andy MacNae Labour, Rossendale and Darwen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on establishing a National Cyber Force HQ in Lancashire.

Photo of Alistair Carns Alistair Carns Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces), Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)

Plans to establish the National Cyber Force (NCF) HQ in Samlesbury are progressing as scheduled. For security reasons, we do not disclose details regarding operational status, precise locations, or specific aspects of our sites.

The NCF continues to support the development of cyber security expertise in the region, including through its long‑standing involvement in initiatives such as the Lancashire Cyber Partnership, the North‑West Cyber Corridor, and through bursary and direct‑entry schemes.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 6 February 2026, cW)

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