Minerals: China
Commons · Question 19866 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the level of UK supply-chain dependence on China for critical minerals, including rare earth elements.
Answer
Answered by Blair McDougall, 7 Sep 2026
The Government regularly assesses risks to UK critical mineral supply chains. China's central position in global critical mineral production has contributed to highly concentrated supply chains, particularly for rare earth elements, where China controls a...