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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

1 item
23 Recommendation Second Report - The Security of 5G Deferred

Global standards are key to 5G and future telecommunications networks.

Global standards are key to 5G and future telecommunications networks. China has been very active in the standard setting bodies whilst the UK and allies have stood back. This is not satisfactory. The UK should take a leadership role in shaping global standards to ensure that the future of mobile … Read more

Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the crucial role of standards and commits to starting work soon to assess how best to support UK industry in standards development and position the UK for leadership in shaping global standards.
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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