Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 12143

Defence: Iron and Steel

Tabled: 31 October 2024

Answered: 7 November 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact that closing blast furnaces in (a) Port Talbot and (b) Scunthorpe on the UK's (i) virgin steel supply and (ii) defence industry.

Answer

Maria Eagle

This Government recognises the vital role the UK steel industry plays in Defence, to both our national security and economic growth. . It is not anticipated that the closure of the blast furnaces at Port Talbot or Scunthorpe will have any adverse impact ...

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