House of Commons – June 16, 2026 – 24

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

Clause text:

New Clause 2 - Cyber security support service for SMEs “(1) The Secretary of State must, by regulations, make provision for the establishment and operation of a cyber security support service for relevant small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the purposes of improving the security and resilience of their network and information systems. (2) For the purposes of this section, a relevant SME is one which is— (a) an operator of an essential service, (b) a relevant digital service provider, (c) a relevant managed service provider, or (d) a critical supplier, within the meaning of the NIS Regulations. (3) A support service established under this section must provide— (a) advice and technical assistance to SMEs following a cyber incident;

and (b) guidance on recovery and remediation.”—(Victoria Collins.)