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Ceramics: Manufacturing Industries

Asked by Gareth SnellLabour (Co-op)Department for Business and TradeTabled Answered 18 March 2025UIN 37257

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of the long-term viability of the UK ceramics sector.

Answered by Sarah Jones

The Department for Business and Trade has a close and productive relationship with the UK ceramics sector, particularly its leading Trade Association, Ceramics UK, who meet regularly with officials and Ministers.

As part of our ongoing dialogue, we will continue to engage with ceramics business on the challenges they face now and in the future.

I will continue to work to ensure that long-term viability of the UK ceramics sector.

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