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Asked by Mr Joshua ReynoldsLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 20 January 2026UIN 104592

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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what consideration her Department has given to the potential merits of competition policy measures to prevent the monopolisation of semiconductor components by large technology companies.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The Government recognises the importance of semiconductor technologies for UK growth and security, as outlined in the Industrial Strategy Digital & Technologies Sector Plan. The Competition and Markets Authority is responsible for investigating anti-competitive practices. Any concerns regarding anti-competitive conduct can be raised directly with the CMA.

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