PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(29 January 2026)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on establishing a National Cyber Force HQ in Lancashire.
Asked by:
Andy MacNae (Labour)
Asked by:
Andy MacNae (Labour)
Answer
Plans to establish the National Cyber Force (NCF) HQ in Samlesbury are progressing as scheduled. For security reasons, we do not disclose details regarding operational status, precise locations, or specific aspects of our sites.
The NCF continues to support the development of cyber security expertise in the region, including through its long‑standing involvement in initiatives such as the Lancashire Cyber Partnership, the North‑West Cyber Corridor, and through bursary and direct‑entry schemes.
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