Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 119449

Defence: Semiconductors

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support semiconductor research relevant to defence.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Ministry of Defence is working closely with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, The Department for Business and Trade and the Ministerial chaired Semiconductor Advisory Panel, alongside UK industry and allied partners, to ensure assured...

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