Written question asked by Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 May 2025. It was answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
UK Internal Trade: Minerals
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to engage with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to develop a UK-wide critical minerals supply strategy.
- Answer
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A secure supply of critical minerals is vital for the UK's economic growth and security, industrial strategy, and clean energy transition.
Government is engaging widely in developing the new Critical Minerals Strategy, including in partnership with the devolved governments, to make this Strategy a UK-wide effort.
The Critical Minerals Strategy will be published in 2025, aligning with the multi-year Spending Review and the new Industrial Strategy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL6730
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Devolution Minerals Supply chains UK internal trade
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- 2025-09-05 22:19:16 +0100
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