Written questions

Iron and Steel: Imports

2026-06-18 · Department for Business and Trade · 11489 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the new steel import measures on costs for the construction sector.

Answer

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. This includes direct engagement with construction industry representati...