Minister for Industry and Economic Security and Minister for Investment Security

Alan Mak MP

Biography

Alan Mak was appointed a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State jointly in the Department for Business and Trade and the Cabinet Office on 26 March 2024.

He was Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury between 8 July 2022 and 8 September 2022.

He was previously Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury) between 21 April 2021 to 8 July 2022.

Minister for Industry and Economic Security

Responsibilities include:

  • advanced manufacturing
  • automotive - including connected and automated mobility
  • aerospace
  • sustainability and infrastructure
  • steel
  • materials
  • maritime and shipbuilding
  • professional and business services
  • economic security
  • sanctions
  • Ukraine reconstruction
  • global supply chains
  • critical minerals
  • trade defence
  • Industrial Development Advisory Board (IDAB)
  • Export Control Joint Unit

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Department for Business and Trade

Minister for Investment Security

Responsibilities include:

  • Investment Security Unit

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Cabinet Office

Previous roles in government