Written question asked by James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 26 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Fleet Solid Support Ships: Iron and Steel
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will take control of the Liberty Steel Dalzell plant to purchase slab from British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant and begin production on new FSS ships.
- Answer
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Liberty Steel Dalzell is a privately-owned company. The Government has no plans to take control or purchase it. Liberty Dalzell is contracted to supply steel plate to Navantia UK for the MOD’s Fleet Solid Support ships programme. This is an independent commercial arrangement between the two companies.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 108469
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Iron and steel Shipbuilding Liberty Steel Fleet solid support ships
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- 2026-02-02 11:05:55 +0000
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