Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 7 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 December 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Argentina: Lithium

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had recent discussions with his Argentinian counterpart on lithium supply to the UK.

Answer: Securing a sustainable supply of lithium globally is crucial to delivering Net Zero. Cooperation on lithium therefore forms an important part of our engagement with Argentina. During my visit to Argentina in February, I (Minister Rutley) discussed the UK's role as a key scientific, academic, and economic partner in lithium exploration in meetings with the then Argentine Vice-Foreign Minister, building on exchanges at senior official and expert level. We look forward to working with the Milei government on the many areas in which our countries stand to gain through cooperation, including the global supply of lithium.

Secondary information