Legislative Consent: Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill

The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 November 2025.

The long title to the Bill notes that it is “A Bill to Make provision, including provision amending the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018, about the security and resilience of network and information systems used or relied on in connection with the carrying on of essential activities..”

The Bill is subject to the legislative consent process under Standing Order 29. This is when the consent of the Welsh Parliament is sought by the UK Government to legislate on an issue which falls within the competence of the Senedd.

Legislative Consent Memorandum – November 2025

The Welsh Government laid a Legislative Consent Memorandum (PDF 255KB) on the Bill before the Senedd on 25 November 2025.

The Business Committee referred the LCM to the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee and Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee, with a reporting deadline of 13 February 2026 (PDF 72KB).