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Steel Import Restrictions

Debate between Lord Leong and Lord Redwood
Tuesday 2nd June 2026

(1 week, 5 days ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Leong Portrait Lord Leong (Lab)
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I did not detect a question there. We are where we are. We have to get Brexit done and we are making the most of it. We have signed trade deals with many countries and many more are in the pipeline. We will continue signing free trade deals everywhere.

Lord Redwood Portrait Lord Redwood (Con)
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How many job losses will there be in the steel-using industries in the United Kingdom as a result of the new higher tariffs?

Lord Leong Portrait Lord Leong (Lab)
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That is why we have brought in special measures to safeguard jobs in British Steel in Scunthorpe. At the same time, we have invested loads of money and given £500 million to Tata to ensure that Port Talbot continues. We will ensure that jobs are protected.

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