Urgent question on NSC leak following dismissal of Defence Secretary

Prime Minister sacked Gavin Williamson over Huawei leak

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/may/urgent-question-on-national-security-council-leak/http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/may/urgent-question-on-national-security-council-leak/
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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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Legal documents, Transcription, Westminster system, Telecommunications, Legislatures, Huawei, 5G, Hansard, Parliamentary Debates, Gavin Williamson, Penny Mordaunt
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  • The leak concerned reports that Chinese telecoms giant Huawei would assist in building the UK's new 5G network.
  • This information was leaked to the Daily Telegraph and an inquiry was launched to find the source of the leak.
  • Last night, Gavin Williamson was removed as Defence Secretary and replaced by Penny Mordaunt.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.
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