Written question asked by Gareth Snell (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
Bricks: Manufacturing Industries
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the UK brick manufacturing sector to meet domestic demand bricks.
- Answer
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In 2025, the UK brick manufacturing sector produced 1,557 million bricks. This equated to around 82% of the UK brick market, with under 20% being met by imports. Brick imports increased by 11% on the previous year.
The Government is working with the sector to encourage domestic production by addressing electricity costs, through the British Industry Supercharger and through the Ceramics Industry Support Scheme which will also be open to the sector when it is formally launched.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 26082
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Manufacturing industries Bricks
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- 2026-09-08 16:25:42 +0100
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