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Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Leong) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 June 2026

Debate

Steel Import Restrictions

Contribution

My Lords, the steel trade measure is being put in place to address the serious threat posed by global overcapacity to our domestic steel-making capability. Given the strategic and economic importance of steel, the Government cannot afford to leave the situation unaddressed. Today the DBT Secretary of State is in Delhi, seeking to further strengthen the relationship and bring the UK-India FTA into force as soon as possible, to ensure that the benefits are realised.

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