Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesWednesday, 22 April 202615:30

Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals

Committee hears from witnesses

The Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls is holding an oral evidence session on critical minerals. This will examine the UK's supply chain, geopolitical risks, and strategic dependence on critical minerals essential for renewable energy, defence, and manufacturing sectors.

Critical minerals are vital to national economic and security interests, underpinning the transition to net-zero energy, military capabilities, and advanced manufacturing. Supply chain vulnerabilities pose risks to industrial competitiveness and defence, making this inquiry directly relevant to UK strategic autonomy and industrial policy.

Committee members

Sarah EdwardsLabour Party

Tamworth

Antonia BanceLabour Party

Tipton and Wednesbury

Charlie MaynardLiberal Democrats

Witney

Dan AldridgeLabour Party

Weston-super-Mare

Mr Joshua ReynoldsLiberal Democrats

Maidenhead

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