Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 15886
Minerals: Production
Tabled: 3 July 2026
Answered: 13 July 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026,
Answer
Chris McDonaldThe Department for Business and Trade is investing £50 million through the Critical Minerals Programme to boost domestic production, support high-value jobs and reduce the UK’s reliance on overseas imports. This programme supports delivery of both the UK ...
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