Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 60217
Foreign Investment in UK: National Security
Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 20 June 2025
Question
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to take steps to expand the method by which UK companies can appeal decisions made by the government under the powers of the National Security and Investment Act.
Answer
Ms Abena Oppong-AsareDecisions made under the Act may be subject to judicial review. The Government currently has no plans to change this. All acquisitions considered under the NSI Act are assessed on a case by case basis, taking account of all relevant considerations.