Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain
Defence Committee
Closed
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 …
Read more
8
Recommendations
6
Conclusions
1
Report
Activity timeline 2 events
27 Apr
2021
2021
14 Feb
2021
2021
Report published
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain | HC 699 | 14 Feb 2021 | 14 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
1 result
7
Recommendation
Deferred
Foreign Involvement in the Defence…
The relative indifference of the Ministry of Defence to the possible relocation of General Electric’s...
The relative indifference of the Ministry of Defence to the possible relocation of General Electric’s Rugby facility was concerning. We are pleased that this important industrial capacity ultimately remained in the UK. The Ministry of Defence should prioritise the maintenance …
Read more
Government Response
The government refutes the perception of indifference regarding the GE Rugby facility, stating the MOD worked hard to retain it. It addresses the recommendation to prioritise sovereign capability by confirming that the ongoing Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) review is considering a strategic approach to maintain the right industrial base, including clarity on onshore needs.
Ministry of Defence
View details