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Aluminium

Commons · Question 123625 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 13 Apr 2026

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Asked by Tessa Munt

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Iran conflict on the a) UK aluminium import and export markets and b) aims of the Critical Minerals Strategy.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 13 Apr 2026

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade is closely monitoring the potential impact of the disruption to trade and supply chains on the UK economy as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. Businesses impacted such as those in the aluminium indu...