Written questions

UK Trade with EU: Aluminium

Commons · Question 123629 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 13 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Tessa Munt

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he has made an assessment of the potential impact the European Commission’s plan to introduce new EU export trade measures on the UK’s aluminium recycling industry; and if he is seeking an exemption

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 13 Apr 2026

The Department for Business and Trade has not made a formal assessment of the potential impact of these EU measures on the UK's aluminium recycling industry. We are closely monitoring this through ongoing industry engagement and expect to consider this fu...