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Iron and Steel: Imports

Asked by Dame Harriett BaldwinConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 12113

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will increase quotas for imports of grades of steel not made in the UK from 1 July 2026.

Answered by Chris McDonald

As announced on 25 June, the Government has finalised quotas to strike the right balance between securing the future of domestic capability while maintaining fair and competitive supply chains. We will review the measure after 12 months to ensure it remains effective and the balance is right for businesses.

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