Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
China: Defence Equipment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the defence sector's supply chain for rare earth metals does not depend on China.
- Answer
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In line with Vision 2035: Critical Minerals Strategy, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) contributes to wider government work to diversify the UK critical minerals supply chain, including rare earth metals, and reduce reliance on a single source.
We are working with industry through the Defence Industrial Joint Council (DIJC) and international partners such as NATO, G7, and other allies including Australia to improve the end-to-end visibility of critical mineral supply chains, diversify sources and ensure dependencies are actively managed and mitigated.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 6004
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Defence equipment China Metals Supply chains
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- 2026-06-08 13:36:32 +0100
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