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Steel Council: Meetings

Asked by Dame Harriett BaldwinConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 27 October 2025UIN 83753

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on which dates the Steel Council has met since its formation in January 2025.

Answered by Chris McDonald

Since the relaunch of the Steel Council in January 2025, it has convened on three occasions. The meetings took place on 7 January, 8 April, and 14 July. The next meeting of the Steel Council is scheduled for 4 November 2025.

The Steel Council is assisting in the development the upcoming Steel Strategy and brings the expertise of industry, workers and innovative thinkers to the heart of the Department’s policy making.

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