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Written question asked by Lord Redwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Leong (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.


British Steel: Nationalisation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consultation they held with steel-using UK businesses and other stakeholders before deciding to nationalise British Steel.

Answer

The Department engages regularly with steel producers, steel-using businesses, trade unions and other stakeholders on issues affecting the UK steel sector, including the Steel Act and the usage of its powers. Ministers and officials also have regular engagements, meetings and roundtables with downstream users.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2223
Session
2026-27
Subjects
British Steel Nationalisation
Link
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