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HANSARDSteel StrategySince publishing our steel strategy on 19 March, we have published provisional product scope and quota volumes for the new steel trade measures; further reduced electricity prices…21 May 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe hon. Member raises an extremely important point: Government procurement can, of course, be an important lever for growing our economy. Whereas previous Governments used the…21 May 2026HANSARDSteel StrategyI reiterate the point that the action that the Government have taken has been to correct an issue in the market. We have taken wide representation. In fact, we amended the list as…21 May 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe hon. Gentleman is right to point out the importance of construction skills. In fact, on a recent visit to a construction skills academy in east London, I had the opportunity…21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWhile the Government are minded to nationalise British Steel, we do not have any other nationalisations in mind. However, we do recognise the importance of the Dalzell plate mill,…21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillAs I was preparing for today’s debate, it struck me that 60 years ago this summer, this House was debating steel nationalisation and the England team went on to win the world cup.…21 May 2026HANSARDSteel StrategyI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his comments. I believe we have had representation from Stannah, the stairlift company based in his constituency. It is important to say that…21 May 2026HANSARDSteel StrategyI am not familiar with the situation with Dynamic Metals. I was just having a discussion on the Front Bench with the Minister for Trade, my hon. Friend the Member for Rhondda and…21 May 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyYes, indeed. I engage with the construction industry extremely regularly as the co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council, and skills, along with health and safety, are…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend knows that I am a strong advocate of steel in construction, but she is right: there has been a missed opportunity on timber, particularly as many of our hardwood…21 May 2026HANSARDSteel StrategyI do indeed agree. The £100 million investment in 7 Steel UK is welcome news, but I met the owners of the business, and they told me that they were able to release that investment…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right: £200 million is available for such projects. The initial £14.5 million of funding that was announced will help businesses to test the feasibility of their…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an important point about support for small businesses. It is important that their cash flow is protected and that they are paid on time—hopefully my hon.…21 May 2026HANSARDSteel StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for raising issues with businesses in Stourbridge when we met earlier this week; I am happy to continue to work with her. The measures we have introduced,…21 May 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyAt the time that the industrial strategy was established, the Government carefully selected those sectors that had the greatest growth potential for the economy, but we were also…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right about the potential in Cornwall, which is a unique and distinctive part of the country. It powered our industrial past and it will power our…21 May 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyWe have just heard from the Secretary of State about our active industrial strategy. This question is timely, because we are one year on from setting out our industrial strategy.…21 May 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI commend the hon. Lady for championing the chemicals sector in the House. I am extremely concerned about the sector, including chlorine, because it is vital to the UK economy, as…21 May 2026HANSARDBritish SteelThe Government committed to updating Parliament on British Steel every four sitting weeks for the duration of the period of special measures being applied under the Steel Industry…14 May 2026HANSARD Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I thank the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) for securing this debate, which I know is very…21 Apr 2026