Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Wirral (Conservative) on Monday, 27 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
British Steel: Insolvency
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State has issued any direction under section 2(5)(d) of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 requiring British Steel Ltd, its directors, officers, creditors or any other person to refrain from taking proceedings under the Insolvency Act 1986 or otherwise in relation to the company or its steel undertaking.
- Answer
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It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL16710
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- British Steel Insolvency
- Legislation
- Insolvency Act 1986
- Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025
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- 2026-04-30 10:54:48 +0100
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