Written questions

Iron and Steel: Import Duties

Commons · Question 15606 · Tabled 2 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 29 June 2026 to question 11861, whether his department has carried out a formal impact assessment on the potential impact of steel tariffs on downstream manufacturers.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 8 Jul 2026

This steel trade measure has been carefully designed to take account of UK industry needs, and to ensure continued supply of necessary imports to meet these aims.An Explanatory Memorandum accompanying the relevant legislation was published on 30 June, set...