Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain
Defence Committee
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Inquiry
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, this inquiry and planned Sub-Committee will scrutinise the vulnerabilities of the UK’s defence supply chain. Focusing on the impact on SMEs and mid-sized companies, it will: assess the current level of foreign ownership, particularly by companies with links to states which could have “ulterior motives” explore …
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
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Report
Activity timeline 2 events
27 Apr
2021
2021
14 Feb
2021
2021
Report published
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| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain | HC 699 | 14 Feb 2021 | 14 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Foreign Involvement in the Defence…
As a result of the Ministry of Defence’s approach of encouraging inward investment, foreign involvement...
As a result of the Ministry of Defence’s approach of encouraging inward investment, foreign involvement in the UK defence supply chain is widespread, with the UK hosting a broad range of UK-based and international suppliers. This approach has brought many …
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Government Response
The government agrees that its open approach to inward investment has brought significant benefits to the UK economy and defence industry, citing substantial FDI, job creation, and strengthened industrial base through multinational firms and international partnerships.
Ministry of Defence
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Foreign Involvement in the Defence…
The UK previously lacked foreign direct investment screening legislation which left the defence supply chain,...
The UK previously lacked foreign direct investment screening legislation which left the defence supply chain, alongside other sectors of the UK’s economy, vulnerable to influence from hostile foreign investors. The National Security and Investment Bill, once law, will change this …
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Government Response
The government welcomes the committee's support for the National Security and Investment (NSI) Bill, affirming that it will introduce new powers to modernise the investment screening regime, ensure national security, and enable scrutiny of deals of any type or size.
Ministry of Defence
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