Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 June 2021. It was answered by Matt Warman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Microprocessors: Silicon and Lithium

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2021 to Question 2294 on Telecommunications: Lithium and Silicon, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of silicon and lithium supply shortages on silicon chips.

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

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20406
Session: 2021-22
Related items: Telecommunications: Lithium and Silicon
Thursday, 20 May 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Shortages Microprocessors Silicon Lithium
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk