Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Industry and Economic Security

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Industry and Economic Security is a junior-level role in the Department of Business and Trade of His Majesty's Government. It has been held by Alan Mak since 26 March 2024.

Responsibilities
Previous responsibilities of the Minister of State for Industry and Economic Security include:


 * advanced manufacturing
 * automotive
 * aerospace
 * sustainability and Infrastructure
 * steel
 * materials
 * maritime and shipbuilding
 * professional and business services
 * Canada and Mexico FTAs
 * economic security
 * sanctions
 * Ukraine reconstruction
 * global supply chains
 * critical minerals
 * trade defence
 * Industrial Development Advisory Board (IDAB)
 * Export Control Joint Unit

Minister for the Investment Security Unit
Following the reorganisation of government departments in February 2023 the minister in charge of the Investment Security Unit was moved from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to the Cabinet Office.

The Investment Security Unit is responsible for identifying, addressing and mitigating national security risks to the UK arising when a person gains control of a qualifying asset or qualifying entity as set out in the National Security and Investment Act.