British Steel: Nationalisation
2026-07-15 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · HL2223 · Official question
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...