Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 12412

Foreign Investment in UK: National Security

Tabled: 4 November 2024
Answered: 6 November 2024

Question

John Glen

ConservativeSalisbury

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to table 5 of the National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2023-24, published on 10 September 2024, for what reason each of the withdrawals from a called in acquisition withdrew; a

Answer

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
There is no requirement for parties to inform the Government before they withdraw from acquisitions or to tell the Government the reasons behind the withdrawal.Parties might withdraw from deals for a variety of reasons, including reasons unrelated to the ...

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