Written questions

Iron and Steel: Imports

2026-05-28 · Department for Business and Trade · 4702 · Official question

Alex Mayer

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK steel trade safeguard measures due to come into force on 1 July 2026 on specialist steel importers supplying the aerospace, Formula One, re

Answer

This Government recognises the value of downstream, including specialist importers for defence and aerospace, alongside a resilient steel sector. The steel measure has been designed to strike a balance between securing steelmaking while maintaining secure...