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British Constructional Steelwork Association

Asked by Jess Brown-FullerLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 11858

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will publish his Department's engagement with the British Constructional Steelwork Association since the publication of the UK Steel Strategy on 19th March 2026, including meetings and other forms of correspondence.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The Department has engaged extensively with a broad range of stakeholders since publication of the UK Steel Strategy on 19 March 2026, including representatives from steel producers, downstream users and trade associations. This engagement has taken place through a variety of channels including bilateral meetings, roundtables and ongoing stakeholder engagement. The Department has engaged with the British Constructional Steelwork Association as part of this wider programme of engagement. The Government remains committed to working closely with industry as we implement the Steel Strategy.

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