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Foreign Investment in UK: National Security

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 31 March 2025UIN 40578

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps has his Department taken to improve the speed of reviews conducted under the powers of the National Security and Investment Act since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The Government always seeks to conclude reviews under the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act as swiftly as possible. Reviews under the NSI Act are subject to statutory timelines. The Act is also kept under regular review to ensure it is operating as efficiently as possible.

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