Written questions

Iron and Steel: Imports

2026-06-24 · Department for Business and Trade · 900777 · Official question

John Slinger

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support businesses reliant on imported steel.

Answer

Based on 2025 data, three-quarters of UK steel imports by value (74%) and over half by volume (53%) are outside scope of steel trade measure.Following extensive engagement with UK industry, the final quota volume increased by 21% compared to our provision...