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Defence: Semiconductors

Commons · Question 119450 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 17 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps is his Department taking to support a resilient supply of semiconductors to support sovereign defence capabilities.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 17 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Defence is working closely with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, The Department for Business and Trade and the Ministerial chaired Semiconductor Advisory Panel, alongside UK industry and allied partners, to ensure assured...