questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Department for Business and Trade's press release entitled UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports, published on 22 June 2026, what assessment he has made of the extent to which the investment will strengthen the resilience of supply chains supporting the defence sector.
answerText: A secure supply of critical minerals is vital for the UK's economic growth and security. The £50 million Critical Minerals Programme will support delivery of the UK Critical Minerals Strategy by scaling domestic production and recycling while accelerating...
heading: Defence: Minerals