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The Security of 5G

Status: Closed Opened: 6 Mar 2020 Closed: 9 Jul 2021 16 recommendations 14 conclusions 1 report

The UK Government wants to be a global leader in 5G and the rollout has already begun in many areas. However, there are concerns about the security of 5G, including the use of equipment in networks supplied by foreign companies. This inquiry looks at these security issues. The Government announced restrictions in January on high-risk … Show more

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Second Report - The Security of 5G HC 201 8 Oct 2020 30 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

2 items
8 Recommendation Second Report - The Security of 5G Accepted in Part

The establishment of the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre has resulted in the UK leading...

The establishment of the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre has resulted in the UK leading the world in understanding Huawei’s equipment. Despite the planned withdrawal of Huawei from our 5G networks, the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre should continue to operate to assess Huawei equipment in other areas of our … Read more

Government response AI summary
The government agrees to maintain HCSEC for Huawei equipment for as long as it remains in UK networks. For other vendors, it will introduce a new security framework via the Telecommunications (Security) Bill and create a national facility for research and testing, but an HCSEC-like …
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Ministry of Defence
26 Recommendation Second Report - The Security of 5G Accepted in Part

Despite being a longer timeframe than some have called for, the Government’s most recent restrictions...

Despite being a longer timeframe than some have called for, the Government’s most recent restrictions on the use of Huawei in 5G networks will delay the 5G rollout and economically damage the UK and mobile network operators. The UK Government should take necessary steps to minimise the delay and economic … Read more

Government response AI summary
The government rejects providing compensation to operators, stating providers are responsible for security costs. However, it will consult on changes to the Electronic Communications Code for easier site access and is progressing initiatives for public sector land access to minimise deployment barriers.
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Ministry of Defence

Correspondence

3 letters
DateDirectionTitle
9 Jun 2020 — Letter, dated 6 May 2020, from the Chair to the Secretary of State for Defence …
9 Jun 2020 — Letter, dated 3 June 2020, from the Secretary of State for Defence to the Chair…
6 May 2020 — Letter, dated 6 May 2020, from the Chairman to the Defence Secretary in relatio…

Meetings & visits

1 item
DateTypeDetail
22 Sep 2020 Formal meeting (private meeting) — · Room 13, Palace of Westminster