Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the (a) level of strategic importance of the UK steel sector as a British sovereign capability and (b) the role of the UK steel sector in (i) national and (ii) economic security.
The Government recognises the importance of a strategic steel industry to the UK. We remain committed to a decarbonised and sustainable sector which supports local economic growth and boosts national security and industrial resilience.
The Government closely monitors the level of steel production in the UK. Global economic conditions continue to be challenging for the industry and the Government is working with the sector, the unions and devolved regions to support its transition to a globally competitive, sustainable, and low-carbon future.