Written questions

Minerals: China

Commons · Question 56561 · Tabled 2 Jun 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with the life science sector on the potential impact of China's imposition of rare earth export restrictions on that sector.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 9 Jun 2025

The Department for Business and Trade has been regularly engaging with businesses, across multiple sectors, that are affected by the recent export controls of rare earth elements, including with Life-sciences companies and Trade Associations. HMG is commi...