Written questions

Iron and Steel: Import Duties

2026-07-19 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · HL2294 · Official question

Baroness Bray of Coln

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of steel tariffs in protecting Britain’s domestic steel industry.

Answer

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...