Written questions

Iron and Steel: Imports

Commons · Question 9561 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 18 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Dame Harriett Baldwin

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will review quotas for steel imports sooner than 12 months from 1 July 2026.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 18 Jun 2026

The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. Quotas have been designed to allow for sufficient imports to ensure con...