UK national security adviser to propose tighter rules after Huawei concerns
The British Prime Minister's national security adviser, Kim Darroch, is expected to propose that ministers have the final decision on deals that affect critical national infrastructure, the Financial Times said, citing sources.
The move comes after the parliament's security committee raised concerns about a tie-up between BT Group and Huawei Technologies allowing the Chinese company to become embedded in Britain's telecommunications network infrastructure without the knowledge and scrutiny of ministers.
In a report, Darroch is expected to recommend tightening the protocols around sensitive infrastructure deals, the paper said, citing two people familiar with the matter. The FT said the report would also call for improved governance at Huawei's Banbury, England-based cyber security evaluation centre, known as "the cell."
