Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 6 February 2024.
Maria Eagle
Shadow Minister (Defence)
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q112 of the oral evidence given by David Williams to the Public Accounts Committee on 22 January 2024, HC 451, what steps he is taking to increase access to semiconductors.
James Cartlidge
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
His Majesty's Government is actively and continuously assessing the national security implications around semiconductor supply chains and this forms a part of our strategy both domestically and internationally, working with Allies. Additionally, the MOD is working with industry through the Defence Suppliers Forum to determine potential actions to mitigate defence supply chain risks, particularly relating to semiconductors.
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