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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update to Government Security

18 November 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley North

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The security concerns related to surveillance equipment on sensitive government sites are addressed in the statement.
  • All sensitive government sites previously identified with Chinese-manufactured surveillance equipment have completed their replacement work.
  • This action continues the previous administration's commitment to replace such equipment.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the security concerns related to surveillance equipment deployed on sensitive government sites.

Action requested

All sensitive government sites previously identified with Chinese-manufactured surveillance equipment have completed their replacement work, continuing the previous administration's commitment to replace such equipment.

Key facts

  • In November 2022, the previous administration instructed all government departments to stop deploying surveillance equipment manufactured by companies subject to China’s National Intelligence Law.
  • The Government provided a commitment to give an annual update on this issue to Parliament.
  • All sensitive government sites with such equipment have now completed their replacement work.
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