The setting of international standards is important for national economic competitivity and technical capability. The influence of British companies and officials in global standards-setting processes is diminishing. Although the ‘5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy’ sets out the Government’s intention to redress this in the telecommunications sector, it is not clear that there are similar plans for other important technological sectors.

The setting of international standards is important for national economic competitivity and technical capability. The influence of British companies and officials in global standards-setting processes is diminishing. Although the ‘5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy’ sets out the Government’s intention to redress this in the telecommunications sector, it is not clear that there are similar plans for other important technological sectors. Type: conclusion | Number: 26 | Paragraph: 99 | Response status: accepted Government response: The Government agrees that ensuring that the UK is engaged in shaping international digital technical standards is crucial to supporting the UK’s economic prosperity, safeguarding our national security, and protecting the UK’s norms and values now, and in the future. DCMS, working closely with key U