Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 121505
British Steel: Carbon Emissions
Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Andrew Griffith
Conservative — Arundel and South Downs
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what was the total value of the Emission Trading Scheme/Carbon Price Support compensation paid to British Steel during 2024-2025.
Answer
Chris McDonaldFor the last decade, Government has provided compensation to a small number of businesses in the most electricity intensive sectors, including steel, to lower their electricity bills and help keep them viable in the UK. In the 2024/25 financial year, appr...
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