Written questions

Iron and Steel: Shropshire

Commons · Question 4413 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed steel trade measures on the manufacturing and construction sectors in Shropshire.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 5 Jun 2026

The Government recognises the importance of downstream users, including manufacturing and construction, alongside a resilient steel sector. The measure balances support for steelmaking with the need for secure supply chains and has been shaped through ext...