Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 18896

Foreign Investment in UK: National Security

Tabled: 10 December 2024

Answered: 17 December 2024

Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to amend the National Security and Investment Act 2021 to enhance the scrutiny of acquisition of entities that may pose national security risks.

Answer

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The National Security & Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2023-2024- published in September shows that the National Security and Investment system is continuing to operate well to protect sensitive sectors whilst continuing to support investment. The...

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