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Lord Stockwood (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 23 April 2026

Debate

Steel Sector

Contribution

On the consultation with the industry, the industry clearly states that arc furnaces are the future. They have a lower cost of production and lower overheads in terms of manpower. I cannot give an exact number on steel production. We are trying to make sure that we have the right amount of trade barriers in place to protect our own industry while allowing business to be competitive and import the steel that they require. That balance will be critical, but we will remain in consultation with the industry and review that if it does not satisfactorily prop up the industry and make it fit for the future.

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