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Written question asked by Imran Ahmad Khan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 June 2021. It was answered by Matt Warman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 June 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Microprocessors: Shortages

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to ensure that the UK manufacturing sector has access to an adequate supply of computer chips.

Answer

HMG recognises the severity of the current chip shortage and the difficulties it has created for a number of UK firms. This is a global market and a confluence of unexpected events, including unprecedented pandemic-driven shifts in demand, have had widespread ramifications internationally. HMG are engaging affected UK sectors and key international partners to identify any available domestic or international mitigations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12338
Session
2021-22
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Manufacturing industries Shortages Microprocessors
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk