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British Steel: Nationalisation

Asked by Dame Harriett BaldwinConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 12 December 2024UIN 18538

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his policy is on renationalisation of British Steel Ltd.

Answered by Sarah Jones

The Government has no plans to nationalise British Steel. We're working across government in partnership with trade unions and businesses to secure a green steel transition that's right for British Steel's workforce, represents a good investment for taxpayers and safeguards the future of the steel industry in Britain.

I have met with British Steel's shareholder on 4 occasions since July. The most recent meeting was on 29 October.

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