Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Salt: Production
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the potential closure of the Inovyn salt production facility in Runcorn on the (a) chemicals and (b) pharmaceuticals industry.
- Answer
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Government maintains an ongoing dialogue with Inovyn on the issues facing the operation of their salt plant at Runcorn. I have exchanged correspondence with the Hon Member for Runcorn and Helsby on the matter earlier this year.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 125341
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Closures Chemicals Drugs Production Salt Runcorn
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- 2026-04-16 17:01:05 +0100
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