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Iron and Steel: Manufacturing Industries

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps is he taking to support the steel industry.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Answering body
Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
17 Apr 2025
Target answer date
23 Apr 2025
Answer
29 Apr 2025 · 12 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 17 Apr 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps is he taking to support the steel industry.

  2. 23 Apr 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 29 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    Steel is a top priority for this Government. As shown with the passing of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act, this Government will not hesitate to take unprecedented steps to safeguard the future of steelmaking in the UK, protecting jobs, national ...

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