Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, further to the response to Question UIN 123625 of the 13th April 2026, (a) which businesses from the aluminium industry have shared information with his department regarding the challenges faced by the aluminium trade and (b) what steps his department is taking to protect the UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy, in particular through safeguarding the domestic recycling of aluminium.

The Department continues to engage closely with businesses and representative bodies across the aluminium sector, which provide insight into the challenges facing the industry. As is standard practice, we do not publish details of individual companies involved.

The UK Critical Minerals Strategy focuses on strengthening domestic capability and resilient supply chains for key materials, including aluminium. The Government recognises the importance of domestic recycling of aluminium and will consider industry recommendations for government action through the newly formed Metals Circularity Group.