Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 54012
Foreign Investment in UK: National Security
Tabled: 21 May 2025
Answered: 2 June 2025
Question
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many instances there have been of foreign-owned companies using shell companies to bypass the National Security and Investment Act 2021 since 5 July 2024.
Answer
Ms Abena Oppong-AsareUnder the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, the Government identifies and takes action in investments and other acquisitions of control in the UK economy that could harm our national security. Our powers apply to all types of acquirer. Acquisiti...
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