Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps have been taken to ensure that the UK Semiconductor Advisory Panel is broadly representative of the sector across the UK.

The Semiconductor Advisory Panel is representative of the UK’s semiconductor industry, and the ecosystem that supports it. In selecting the panel, consideration was given to representation across UK specialisms in design, compound semiconductors and R&D, company size and geographic location. In an independent capacity, the panel includes senior figures from British industry leaders such as ARM, IQE and PragmatIC, as well as experts in venture capital, research and skills development. We’re confident that we have the right mix of talent to represent the breadth of the UK’s industry and help drive our strategy forward.

We continue to speak with the full spectrum of the UK’s semiconductor industry, including regular engagement with companies and representatives from across the UK.