Written question asked by Anna Turley (Labour) on Monday, 5 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Monday, 12 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Iron and Steel: Tees Valley
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of providing support to to steel companies for the construction of electric arc furnaces on Teesside; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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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. Discussions with potential investors are at various stages of maturity and remain commercially sensitive. Any proposals that request public funding will be assessed for their robustness and the value for money it would represent.
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- Written question
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- 188118
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Iron and steel Tees Valley Furnaces
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- 2018-11-12 18:20:23 +0000
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