Written questions

Iron and Steel: Wales

Lords · Question HL15947 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 9 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of the £2.5 billion fund to support the steel industry has been allocated to be spent in Wales.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 9 Apr 2026

The steel strategy reaffirms the government’s intention to spend up to £2.5 billion on the steel sector. This is in addition to the £500 million for Port Talbot. Building on the direct financial support the government has provided to the sector so far, ...