Written questions

British Steel: Nationalisation

2026-07-15 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · HL2223 · Official question

Lord Redwood

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consultation they held with steel-using UK businesses and other stakeholders before deciding to nationalise British Steel.

Answer

The Department engages regularly with steel producers, steel-using businesses, trade unions and other stakeholders on issues affecting the UK steel sector, including the Steel Act and the usage of its powers. Ministers and officials also have regular enga...