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Written question asked by Anna Turley (Labour) on Thursday, 1 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Iron and Steel: Tees Valley

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions the Government has had with steel companies on the construction of electric arc furnaces on Teesside.

Answer

The Government continues to work with Mayor Ben Houchen and the Tees Valley Combined Authority to promote new investment in the Tees Valley, including in the materials sector. Such discussions are commercially sensitive. Any proposals that request public funding are assessed for their robustness, strategic fit and value for money.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
187065
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Iron and steel Tees Valley Furnaces
Link
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