Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the extent to which Canada's critical minerals capacity is a factor in its inclusion of a potential expansion of Pillar II of the AUKUS agreement.

Answered by James Cartlidge - Shadow Secretary of State for Defence

As the AUKUS Defence Ministers announced earlier this month, in identifying collaboration opportunities for AUKUS nations to work with other states on advanced capability projects under Pillar 2, we will take into account factors such as technological innovation, financing, industrial strengths, ability to adequately protect sensitive data and information, and impact on promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of chicane barriers on the accessibility of (a) footpaths and (b) cycle routes.

Answered by Guy Opperman

The impact of chicane barriers on the accessibility of footpaths and cycle routes was assessed as part of updating Cycle Infrastructure Design Guidance in 2020 and Inclusive Mobility Guidance in 2021. These documents set out good practice on the design of access barriers. Active Travel England’s design toolkits include specific tests on the acceptability of barriers on new or upgraded routes.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking to encourage cathode active material producers to the UK.

Answered by Alan Mak

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the UK’s domestic critical mineral capacity.

Answered by Alan Mak

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking to strengthen the UK supply chain in the production of lithium-ion batteries.

Answered by Alan Mak

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking to encourage rare earth magnet producers to the UK.

Answered by Alan Mak

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, which nations she has pursued critical mineral agreements with.

Answered by Alan Mak

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation

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