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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

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the CS01 confirmation statement filed by British Steel Ltd on 14 April 2026, stating that the company’s intended future activities were lawful, was filed with the prior knowledge, consent or direction of the Secretary of State; and whether the accuracy of that statement depended on any Government assurance, funding, direction or undertaking.

Answer

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
HL16712
Session
2024-26
Subjects
British Steel
Link
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