Confirmed signal
A Lords contribution by Baroness Northover on 7 September 2026 raised stronger cyber competence standards in connection with the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill.
Not yet confirmed
- Whether a formal amendment was tabled and its exact wording.
- Whether the proposal was accepted, rejected, withdrawn or remains under consideration.
- Whether it would create mandatory qualification, staffing or training requirements.
- Which Northstar activities would fall within the Bill’s scope.
- Whether current Northstar capability meets any prospective standard.
Internal owners and requested outputs
Legal and Cyber Security: scope map covering potentially regulated activities, relevant entities, suppliers, existing NIS duties and likely competent authorities.
Operations and HR: role and capability map covering cyber, operational technology, resilience and incident-response responsibilities; current qualifications, training and material gaps.
Public Affairs: verified amendment and procedural note, followed by a short policy assessment once internal evidence is returned.
Suggested timing
Complete the legal and procedural verification before the next Lords Committee sitting or any relevant Bill stage update. Keep the issue active pending that check; do not escalate externally on the basis of the contribution alone.
Output boundary
This is internal preparation only. No external correspondence, stakeholder approach or formal submission has been drafted or sent.