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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Steel Industry

Wednesday 24 May 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Steel is vital to the UK and the government is engaging with the industry to secure a positive and sustainable future.
  • Government funds worth more than 1 billion are available for industrial sectors to support them in cutting emissions and becoming more energy efficient.
  • The Secretary of State for Business and Trade recently visited Tata Steel in Port Talbot, demonstrating commitment to the steel industry.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Kinnock Lab Aberafan Maesteg
Context

The question addresses the lack of support from the UK government compared to other countries for transitioning their steel industries towards green production.

Question

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.

Answer from James Davies

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: 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 Stephen Kinnock Lab Aberafan Maesteg
Context

The question highlights the lack of support from the UK government compared to other countries for transitioning their steel industries towards green production.

Question

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.

Answer from James Davies

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: 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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