Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following proposals by the European Commission to double the tariff on steel and to limit tariff-free import volume, what steps they intend to take to safeguard the future of the steel industry in (1) Port Talbot, and (2) Llanwern.

We are engaging with the EU on how their proposed trade measure will apply to the UK, while honouring our existing agreements and minimising disruption. We reserve the right to take any action in response to changes to our trading relationships.

The government is working with UK industry, including Tata Steel, which operates the Port Talbot and Llanwern sites, to understand potential impacts and solutions. Minister McDonald held a roundtable with industry and unions on 9 October.

Our steel strategy will set a clear vision for a competitive industry and we are developing proposals for future steel trade measures.