Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals
Committee hears from witnesses
A Business and Trade Sub-Committee meeting to examine economic security policy, military and defence exports, and arms control frameworks. The committee will scrutinise how the UK manages the intersection of trade, national security, and export regulation—particularly in sensitive sectors like defence technology and dual-use goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes.
Economic security has become a live priority for government as geopolitical tensions rise and supply chain vulnerabilities persist. This sub-committee's work affects which companies can export defence and technology products, shapes UK competitiveness in strategic sectors, and influences relations with allied nations and adversaries. The outcomes will determine how Britain balances open trade with security red lines.
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