Question follow-through · 11289

Iron and Steel: Wales

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many applications his Department has received from the steel companies requesting investment from the Steel Fund for steel sites in Wales, and the total amount allocated.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
18 Jun 2026
Target answer date
23 Jun 2026
Answer
23 Jun 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 18 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many applications his Department has received from the steel companies requesting investment from the Steel Fund for steel sites in Wales, and the total amount allocated.

  2. 23 Jun 2026

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  3. 23 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The Government is providing up to £2.5bn to support the UK steel industry, in addition to the £500m grant to Tata Steel in Port Talbot. This is being delivered through a combination of direct support for steel companies and the National Wealth Fund.The De...

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