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Acknowledged
The Government has explicitly recognised the criticality of semiconductors to the UK’s national security and...
Conclusion
The Government has explicitly recognised the criticality of semiconductors to the UK’s national security and wider global interests; likewise, the Chinese Government’s ambitions to achieve self-sufficiency in semiconductors and the means by which it aims to achieve this are well documented. These factors, compounded by the current global semiconductor shortage, mean that the Government’s apparent failure to take this matter seriously is likely to damage the UK’s national interest. (Paragraph 19) 12 Sovereignty for sale: follow-up to the acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab
Government Response Summary
The government recognises the geostrategic importance of the semiconductor industry and states that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport are undertaking a review of the sector.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The recognises the geostrategic importance of the semiconductor industry, alongside the critical role it plays in the UK economy. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sportare currently undertaking a review of the sector.
Source
Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Report
Sixth report - Sovereignty for sale: follow-up to the acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab
05 Apr 2022
HC 1245
Addressee Bodies
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.2 yrs
Report published
05 Apr 2022