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Iron and Steel

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.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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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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  1. 22 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 28 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 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...

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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.

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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.