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Written question asked by Baroness Redfern (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Friday, 26 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Iron and Steel: Supply Chains

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to strengthen domestic supply chains for steel following the publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy on 8 September (CP 1388).

Answer

The UK steel sector provides vital support to the UK's defence capabilities, including specialist cast and forged steel components for a range of UK defence programmes such as submarines, surface vessels and artillery barrels. Steel used in our major Defence programmes is generally sourced by our prime contractors from a range of UK and international suppliers. This Government is committed to creating the right conditions in the UK for a competitive and sustainable steel industry.

The National Security Strategy, Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy set out how a strong industrial base is critical for maintaining our national security infrastructure.

The Ministry of Defence is also involved in the development of a Government steel strategy that will set a long-term vision for a revitalised and sustainable industry and outline the actions needed to get there. The strategy will articulate what is needed to secure UK steel supply chains and create a competitive business environment in the UK.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10659
Session
2024-26
Related items
Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth
Monday, 8 September 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Defence Industry Iron and steel Supply chains
Link
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