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Iron and Steel

Commons · Question 114529 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 26 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Joshua Reynolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what consultation his Department has undertaken with steel industry stakeholders on the development of a UK steel sector strategy.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 26 Feb 2026

This government reconvened the Steel Council in January 2025 to assist us in the development of the steel strategy. The Council has met five times and members include senior leaders from our main steel producers, trade associations, trade unions, academia...