Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 900953

Iron and Steel: Scotland

Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Alison Griffiths

ConservativeBognor Regis and Littlehampton

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for steel production in Scotland.

Answer

Mr Douglas Alexander
This Government is steadfast in its commitment to the steel industry, and that includes Scotland. On 1 July, we took bold steps to limit tariff-free steel imports, with the aim that half of the steel used in the UK is made here.We are closely engaged on D...

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