Steel Industry 2023-05-24
2023-05-24
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The question addresses the lack of support from the UK government compared to other countries for transitioning their steel industries towards green production.
What steps he is taking to support the steel industry in Wales. The Governments of the United States and the EU have developed active industrial strategies, with multi-billion-pound investments to support their steel industries as they transition to green steel production. Here in the UK, the cavalry is coming in the form of a Labour Government and our £3 billion green steel fund. What a contrast with the Government party, which is completely and utterly asleep at the wheel on steel.
Steel is vital to the UK. We are actively engaging with our industry to secure a positive and sustainable future. Industrial sectors, including steel, have been able to bid for Government funds worth more than £1 billion to support them to cut emissions and become more energy efficient.
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The specific ask about when the Secretary of State will start standing up for Welsh steel industry and securing green steel investments was not addressed.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
The question highlights the lack of support from the UK government compared to other countries for transitioning their steel industries towards green production.
What steps he is taking to support the steel industry in Wales. The Governments of the United States and the EU have developed active industrial strategies, with multi-billion-pound investments to support their steel industries as they transition to green steel production. Here in the UK, the cavalry is coming in the form of a Labour Government and our £3 billion green steel fund. What a contrast with the Government party, which is completely and utterly asleep at the wheel on steel.
The hon. Member will be aware that the Secretary of State for Business and Trade visited Tata Steel in Port Talbot only recently. That shows her commitment to it. He will also be aware of the British Industry Supercharger announced only a few months ago, which aims to bring energy costs for energy-intensive industries such as steel production in line with those of other similar countries.
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The specific ask about when the Secretary of State will start standing up for Welsh steel industry and securing green steel investments was not addressed.
Response accuracy