Question follow-through · 127119
Microprocessors: Production
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to increase the domestic production of silicon computer chips; and if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for national security of current l
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- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 14 Apr 2026
- Target answer date
- 16 Apr 2026
- Answer
- 16 Apr 2026 · 2 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
14 Apr 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to increase the domestic production of silicon computer chips; and if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for national security of current l
16 Apr 2026
Target answer date
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16 Apr 2026
Answer published
The Government recognises that computer chips are vital to our economy, critical sectors, and national security. However, the complexity and variety of semiconductors make it impossible for any one country to achieve supply chain autonomy.Through the Indu...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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