Written questions by Baldwin.

Whether his Department has received representations from businesses on delays at UK ports following the introduction of the steel trade measure on 1 July 2026.

Awaiting answer.

What modelling he undertook of the likelihood of tariff-rate quotas being exhausted before the end of the applicable quota periods prior to implementation of the steel trade measure.

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What discussions he has had with HM Revenue and Customs on the operation of steel tariff quotas since 1 July 2026.

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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help prevent further escalation of conflict in El Obeid, Sudan, and to support the protection of civilians and the delivery of safe, rapid, unhindered and sustained humanitarian assistance to El Obeid and other conflict-affected areas of Sudan.

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Whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of importing steel products on operational continuity, since the implementation of the steel trade measure on 1 July 2026.

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What budget and resources are being allocated to the Supply Chain Centre he announced in June 2026.

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How he decided on the 36 categories of growth-driving inputs where the UK needs a secure supply.

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Which of the 36 broad categories of growth-driving inputs identified by the Supply Chain Centre are produced or could be produced in the UK.

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How he will measure the success of the Supply Chain Centre in achieving its mission and if he will make a Statement.

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What tariffs apply to the 36 broad categories of growth-driving inputs and if he plans to review these.

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Whether he plans to introduce controls on the administration of tariff-rate quotas, including any melt and pour requirements; and what measures are in place to prevent the resale of quota by importers

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What assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of employment in primary and down stream steel firms.

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What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the definition of the steel industry for the purpose of the steel trade measure; and whether that definition includes downstream users as well

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Whether he plans to introduce a steel import monitoring system similar to those operated by the United States and Canada.

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Pursuant to the Answer of 25 June 2026 to Question 11129, how many more estates above the 220 referenced include shares designated as "not listed" on a recognised stock exchange.

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What estimate his Department made of the expected revenue from steel tariffs in the first year of operation; how that revenue will be accounted for; and whether it will be reinvested in (a) the steel s

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What channels are in place for businesses to report (a) unintended consequences and (b) operational difficulties once steel tariffs are in force.

The Department for Business and Trade has and will continue to run regular stakeholder forums, Ministerial roundtables, and direct business engagement on the steel trade measure. In addition, businesses can raise operational tariff-related difficulties th...

Whether his Department has contingency plans in the event of disproportionate negative impacts from the implementation of steel tariffs on particular (a) industries and (b) regions.

We will be actively monitoring the implementation of the steel trade measure to ensure it operates as intended. This includes through established Department for Business and Trade stakeholder forums, Ministerial roundtables and direct business engagement....

Whether his Department has developed contingency plans in the event that steel tariffs lead to (a) shortages and (b) price volatility.

The Government has carefully considered the potential impacts of the steel trade measure, including in relation to supply and prices. We will monitor the implementation of the measure closely and maintain regular engagement with producers and downstream u...

What enforcement mechanisms will be used to detect and prevent the (a) misclassification and (b) rerouting of steel imports to avoid steel tariffs.

Steel imports are subject to the same risk-based, intelligence-led compliance checks the UK applies across all imports. HMRC and Border Force take appropriate enforcement action where cases of non-compliance or deliberate fraud are detected. Businesses an...