Semiconductors

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology written question – answered at on 7 August 2024.

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Photo of Lord Jackson of Peterborough Lord Jackson of Peterborough Conservative

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to support international collaborations to enhance (1) resilience, and (2) workforce skills, in respect of the UK supply of semiconductors.

Photo of Lord Vallance of Balham Lord Vallance of Balham Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Given the global nature of semiconductor supply chains, international collaboration is crucial for both the UK’s resilience and economic growth. The government is working closely with international partners on supply chain resilience and developing its semiconductor skills base, including by implementing partnerships covering these issues with Japan, the Republic of Korea and India. It will support UK semiconductor organisations to participate in the EU Chips Joint Undertaking and drive international collaboration on semiconductors within the OECD’s ‘Informal Network on Semiconductors’ and the G7 ‘Point of Contact’ group, to further collective understanding of supply chains and coordinate resilience efforts.

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