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Foreign Investment in UK: National Security

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 19 June 2025UIN 60218

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information his Department holds on the number of foreign owned companies using shell companies in an attempt to bypass the National Security and Investment Act since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

I refer the Rt Hon member to the answer given on 22 May in response to question 54012.

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