Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 127140

Ministry of Defence: Iron and Steel

Tabled: 14 April 2026
Answered: 20 April 2026

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.

Answer

Luke Pollard
This Government is committed to creating the right conditions in the UK for a competitive and sustainable steel industry. The sector provides vital support to the UK’s defence capabilities, including specialist cast and forged steel components for a range...

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