House of Commons · Public Bill Committee
- Sitting 7
26 January 2021
Proposed by Matt Warman Con Boston and Skegness
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Key points
- The government announced new restrictions on using high-risk vendors in UK's 5G and full-fibre networks.
- Clauses 15-17 of a Bill aim to empower the Government to manage risks associated with high-risk vendors in the UK's networks.
- The restrictions were updated following US actions against Huawei.
Issue summary
The statement addresses clauses 15-17 of a Bill that aims to empower the Government to manage risks associated with high-risk vendors in the UK’s networks.
Action requested
The government has announced new restrictions on using high-risk vendors in UK's 5G and full-fibre networks, which were updated following US actions against Huawei. Clauses 15-17 provide necessary powers for managing these risks.
Key facts
- The Government announced new restrictions on the use of high-risk vendors in January last year.
- In July 2010, guidance was updated following action taken by the US Government regarding Huawei.
- Clauses 15 to 17 provide principal powers for managing risks posed by high-risk vendors.
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