Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 4
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Acknowledged
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This inquiry was launched in the context of a lively debate on the security of...
Conclusion
This inquiry was launched in the context of a lively debate on the security of the UK’s 5G network in Parliament and across the country from late 2019 and through 2020 with a focus on the presence in our network of high-risk vendors, particularly Huawei. A significant Government announcement took place in January with restrictions placed on high-risk vendors followed by stricter rules announced in July, with Huawei to be removed from the UK’s 5G network by 2027. The UK Government has had to balance technical considerations with wider geopolitical considerations when formulating its 5G policy.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government acknowledges the committee's observation that it has balanced technical and geopolitical considerations when formulating its 5G policy, stating its approach was evidence-based and informed by comprehensive security assessments.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
As the Committee notes, the Government has followed an approach that takes into account our specific national circumstances and the full range of risks. The Government made its advice on high risk vendors after considering all the technical, economic and geopolitical information and analysis necessary—from the NCSC, industry and our international partners. This was evidence-based advice based on comprehensive security assessments and noting the realities of the telecoms market. This ensures that we can have confidence in our ability to mitigate the risks to 5G and full fibre networks.
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