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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 4 April 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 April 2022. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Newport Wafer Fab: Nexperia

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the UK's Five Eyes allies about strategic and security matters prompted by the sale of Newport Wafer Fab to Nexperia, a Chinese-owned company; and if they have had no such discussions, why not.

Answer

The Government is unable to comment on the detail of national security assessments or on strategic or security conversations with allies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7616
Session
2021-22
Subjects
China National security Surveillance Takeovers Newport Wafer Fab Nexperia
Link
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