Written question asked by Alison Seabeck (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 February 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2013. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 25 February 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Rare Earths
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the importance of rare earth elements to defence guidance and control systems and electronic warfare; and what estimate he has made of how much of each such metal is required by UK defence industries.
[143819]
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence's Science and Technology Programme has conducted analysis of the importance of certain materials, including the rare earth elements, to a range of defence capabilities. The research is used to advise equipment procurement and support teams to understand which materials are important and enable them to discuss this with defence suppliers who may then need to take steps to ensure ongoing security of supply and cost management.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 143819; 559 c31W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Defence Metals Guided weapons
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