Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps her Department is taking to increase the supply of critical minerals.

In July 2022, the Government published its first ever Critical Minerals Strategy, setting out its plans for improving the resilience of critical mineral supply chains. The strategy outlines how the Government will accelerate the UK’s domestic capabilities, collaborate with international partners and enhance international markets. The Government is shortly planning to publish a refreshed approach to the Critical Minerals Strategy to reinforce the 2022 Strategy, highlight delivery progress to date, and set out upcoming delivery milestones.