Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 64503
British Steel: Scunthorpe
Tabled: 2 July 2025
Answered: 7 July 2025
Named DayQuestion
Andrew Griffith
Conservative — Arundel and South Downs
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the lifespan of the blast furnaces at British Steel in Scunthorpe.
Answer
Sarah JonesBritish Steel’s remaining blast furnaces were built in 1938 and 1954 respectively and are approaching the end of their operational life.An independent assessment was undertaken in late 2024 to help inform decision-making on their future use.