Humza Yousaf has said Scottish ministers are taking the issue of China’s influence in Scotland “seriously” amid the arrest of a parliamentary…
Speaking during a visit to CodeBase in Stirling, Yousaf said: “Of course, any threat to our security and cybersecurity is one we take very seriously, and I know from conversations with the UK Government that they take it seriously too, and therefore the various agencies that are involved work and collaborate very well, so there’s already a significant amount of work that’s done to ensure that we identify where those threats come from and that we take the appropriate mitigation action.
Cole-Hamilton said: “I am deeply troubled by these reports which suggest worrying evidence of Chinese interference in the operation of our parliamentary democracy.have been warning about the reach of Chinese influence for some time now. We cannot afford to be complacent in the face of national security threats.
In a statement to MPs, he said: “As you know, we do not discuss details of security issues on the floor of the House for reasons which are well understood. “However, I want to reassure members that the House follows the same vetting procedures as the Government, that issues raised by media stories are being addressed and that the security is working closely and effectively with other relevant authorities.
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