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Written question asked by Sarah Pochin (Reform UK) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Cement: Imports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps the Government is taking to address the rapid growth in cement imports and the corresponding decline in domestic production.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) routinely considers import volumes of cement and their impact on domestic production capacity and employment. DBT regularly engages with the Mineral Products Association, the sector’s main trade association, and individual cement businesses to consider these issues.

To mitigate the risk of carbon leakage and support UK domestic production, the cement sector will be included in the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Some cement businesses are supported by the British Industry Supercharger, receiving relief from various electricity policy and network costs to mitigate carbon leakage.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13021
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Imports Production Cement
Link
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