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Written question asked by Gill Furniss (Labour) on Monday, 4 September 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 September 2017 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 7 September 2017. A substantive answer was provided by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Friday, 8 September 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


BMW: Iron and Steel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what representations he has made to BMW on the use of British steel to construct the e-Mini at Cowley.

Answer

We have regular discussions with BMW and more generally the Government is working with UK based car manufacturers to increase the level of local content in UK built vehicles.

Automotive Council research published in June 2017, showed that in value terms, the content sourced by UK car manufacturers increased from 36% in 2011, to 44% in 2017.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7524
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Iron and steel Procurement BMW
Link
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