Question follow-through · 900953

Iron and Steel: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for steel production in Scotland.

answeredScotland Office

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Answering body
Scotland Office
Tabled
7 Jul 2026
Target answer date
15 Jul 2026
Answer
15 Jul 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 7 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for steel production in Scotland.

  2. 15 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    This Government is steadfast in its commitment to the steel industry, and that includes Scotland. On 1 July, we took bold steps to limit tariff-free steel imports, with the aim that half of the steel used in the UK is made here.We are closely engaged on D...

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