Sarah Coombes MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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Written questions

Iron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with businesses in the downstream metals sector about the upcoming changes to the steel safeguard regime.
Answer: This Government recognises the distinct value of downstream users and has held multiple Ministerial discussions with businesses in the downstream metals sector, hosting roundtables on 19 January and 19 March. Officials have engaged extensively and will co...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
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Iron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that businesses in the downstream metals sector are supported during proposed changes to the steel safeguard regime.
Answer: This Government recognises the distinct value of downstream users and has held multiple Ministerial discussions with businesses in the downstream metals sector, hosting roundtables on 19 January and 19 March. Officials have engaged extensively and will co...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
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Iron and SteelDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will set out which categories of steel are not produced by UK steel mills.
Answer: The steel trade measure is designed to balance viability of domestic steel production with the need for reliable supply for downstream businesses. It includes types of steel that the UK can currently produce, with quota allocations set to allow for suffic...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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Iron and Steel: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of reduced quotas and increased tariffs on steel imported from overseas on downstream metals businesses in the UK.
Answer: The steel trade measure is designed to balance viability of domestic steel production with the need for reliable supply for downstream businesses. It includes types of steel that the UK can currently produce, with quota allocations set to allow for suffic...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	2
Department for Transport	51
Department for Work and Pensions	3
Department of Health and Social Care	6
Home Office	3
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	1
Ministry of Justice	12
Treasury	3

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