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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 February 2026. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Solar Power: China

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government which UK-registered firms imported component parts for solar panels that include polycrystalline silicon from China; and how many of these components were sourced from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Answer

The Government does not hold or publish data identifying which UK‑registered firms imported component parts for solar panels containing polycrystalline silicon from China, nor data on how many of these components may have originated from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14341
Session
2024-26
Subjects
China Imports Solar power Silicon
Link
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