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British Steel: Nationalisation

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his policy is on renationalisation of British Steel Ltd.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
9 Dec 2024
Target answer date
12 Dec 2024
Answer
12 Dec 2024 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 9 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his policy is on renationalisation of British Steel Ltd.

  2. 12 Dec 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 12 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    The Government has no plans to nationalise British Steel. We're working across government in partnership with trade unions and businesses to secure a green steel transition that's right for British Steel's workforce, represents a good investment for taxpa...

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