Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 4 April 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 April 2022. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Newport Wafer Fab: Nexperia
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the takeover of Newport Wafer Fab by Nexperia, a Chinese owned company, whether the semiconductor plant is the largest in the UK; and what assessment they have made of the supply need for semiconductors in the UK.
- Answer
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Newport Wafer Fab is one of the largest semiconductor plants in the UK. The Government is aware of the vital role of the semiconductor sector in the global economy and remains committed to ensuring the UK sector continues to play an important role in an international ecosystem.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL7614
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- China Takeovers Semiconductors Newport Wafer Fab Nexperia
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- 2022-04-19 17:06:38 +0100
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