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Semiconductors: Shortages

Asked by Sir Andrew MitchellConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 1 April 2026UIN 123132

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure resilience against future memory chip shortages.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The Government recognises the importance of memory chips to our economy and critical sectors. We regularly engage with industry to monitor supply chain vulnerabilities and understand potential risks across all chip types. Given the global nature of semiconductor supply chains, the UK is working closely with international partners bilaterally and through multilateral fora – such as the G7 and OECD - to strengthen collective resilience, improve information‑sharing, and develop coordinated approaches to supply chain challenges.

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