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Written question asked by Peter Kyle (Labour) on Monday, 29 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Saqib Bhatti (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Semiconductors: Infrastructure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled National semiconductor strategy, CP 838, published on 19 May 2023, what progress she has made on the UK Semiconductor Infrastructure Initiative.

Answer

We have made substantial progress since the launch of the National Semiconductor Strategy last year. We are on track to exceed our initial £200 million investment commitment for this spending review period, launched a semiconductor incubator Programme, ChipStart UK, and made ambitious agreements with partner countries.

The UK Semiconductor Infrastructure Initiative aims to make targeted intervention to ensure that our infrastructure environment boosts UK commercial innovation for start-ups/SMEs. This government is committed to delivering on its vision with its sector in collaboration with academia and industry, and we continue to engage extensively.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24088
Session
2023-24
Related items
National Semiconductor Strategy
Friday, 19 May 2023
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Semiconductors: Infrastructure
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Infrastructure Semiconductors
Link
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