Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 127779

Minerals: Supply Chains

Tabled: 15 April 2026
Answered: 22 April 2026

Question

Cameron Thomas

IndependentTewkesbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to secure the UK's supply of critical minerals.

Answer

Chris McDonald
The Government recognises the vital role of critical minerals in economic security, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Through the Critical Minerals Strategy, we are strengthening domestic resilience by supporting UK capabilities in processing, rec...

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