Question follow-through · 129305
Iron and Steel: Imports
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.
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- Answering body
- Department for Business and Trade
- Tabled
- 22 Apr 2026
- Target answer date
- 28 Apr 2026
- Answer
- 28 Apr 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
22 Apr 2026
Question tabled
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.
28 Apr 2026
Target answer date
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28 Apr 2026
Answer published
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...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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Iron and Steel: Import Duties
21 May 2026 · 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.
Iron and Steel: Import Duties
21 May 2026 · 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.