Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 14207

Iron and Steel: Manufacturing Industries

Tabled: 13 November 2024
Answered: 22 November 2024

Question

Richard Tice

Reform UKBoston and Skegness

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact on national security of the level of steelmaking capacity in the UK between the (a) closure of blast furnaces and (b) establishment of electric arc

Answer

Sarah Jones
The Government recognises the important position our steel companies play in the supply chains for a number of key industries. This is why we are developing a steel strategy. With regards to the transition of Port Talbot, Tata will be importing steel slab...

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