Every parliamentary written question tabled by Harriett Baldwin this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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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 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...
If he will make a statement on the progress he has made on reducing the administrative cost of regulation for businesses against his stated target of 25% by the end of this Parliament.
We will update Parliament and the public on our Regulation Action Plan commitments in due course, including the progress made against the 25% target since our latest update in October.
What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the UK’s reduced quotas on imported steel from the EU which enter into force on 1 July 2026.
We have engaged closely with the EU and with UK industry and agreed an approach that reflects the UK and EU’s highly interconnected supply chains. As a result of these discussions, our country specific quota for the EU has increased from the previously an...
What representations he has made at the World Trade Organization to allow the current steel safeguard measures to continue after June 30th 2026 with minimal changes.
In accordance with World Trade Organization rules, the UK’s steel safeguard expires on 30 June. We cannot extend the existing safeguard and cannot risk any gap in protection, particularly at a time of rising global overcapacity, which would leave the UK s...
What consideration he has given to the advice of the Trade Remedies Authority on the impact of steel safeguard measures on downstream industries.
In the past 12 months, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has completed five reviews of the steel safeguard. These reviews were in response to applications from industry, to make sure the measure remained appropriate for the UK market. Domestic and foreig...
What assessment he has made of the level of risk of downstream steel manufacturers relocating outside of the UK following the quota reduction and 50% tariff on imported steel.
A strong domestic steel sector and competitive downstream industries depend on one another. Strengthening UK steelmaking supports more resilient supply chains.Based on 2025 trade levels, around 74% by value and 53% by volume of steel imports are not cover...
What recent progress he has made in improving market access for small car manufacturers to export to Australia.
We have discussed and progressed UK small volume car manufacturers (SVMs) concerns at official and Ministerial level with Australia, including through dialogue under our UK-Australia FTA and via regulator‑to‑regulator discussions, all focused on improving...
If he will increase quotas for imports of grades of steel not made in the UK from 1 July 2026.
As announced on 25 June, the Government has finalised quotas to strike the right balance between securing the future of domestic capability while maintaining fair and competitive supply chains. We will review the measure after 12 months to ensure it remai...
What progress he is making on improving market access for small car manufacturers to export to Canada.
The Government recognises the particular challenges that Canada’s regulatory system poses for small volume manufacturers (SVMs) wishing to export their vehicles to the market.Following the establishment of a bilateral dialogue on this matter, DBT has held...
What progress he is making in negotiating an increase in the 10% tariff quota of 100,000 vehicles to the United States from 2027.
The UK remains the only country to have secured a 10% tariff for automotives within quota - saving hundreds of millions of pounds on UK exports annually.We will continue to engage with the US Administration, and with the UK autos industry on how we can be...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed 50% steel tariff on the UK's aerospace supply chain, including an evaluation of the length of time it would take to recertify special
The Government has carefully designed this measure to minimise downstream impacts while addressing the existential threat to UK steelmaking. Current production levels have been considered in determining quota sizes. The measure has been designed, as far a...
What consultation he undertook with the upstream manufacturers of steel on quotas required before announcing a 50% tariff on steel imports from 1 July 2026.
The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users across supply chains to inform development of the trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. We engaged extensively with industry when developing thi...
What grades of steel can be procured from UK steel manufacturers after 1 July 2026.
The measure is designed to only cover steel requirements that can be met in the UK. In some instances, this is not feasible for technical reasons. Where this is the case, quotas have been designed to allow for sufficient imports to ensure continued availa...
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the profitability of UK downstream steel manufacturers before the implementation of steel tariffs of 50% on July 1st 2026.
The measure is designed to only cover steel requirements that can be met in the UK. In some instances, this is not feasible for technical reasons. Where this is the case, quotas have been designed to allow for sufficient imports to ensure continued availa...
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of grades of steel below 3/4 inch from UK steel manufacturers.
The measure is designed to only cover steel requirements that can be met in the UK. In some instances, this is not feasible for technical reasons. Where this is the case, quotas have been designed to allow for sufficient imports to ensure continued availa...
What information his Department holds on which grades of steel can be procured from UK steel producers today.
UK steel producers do not maintain a fixed list of steel grades that can or cannot be produced domestically, as capability evolves in response to market demand and investment. UK producers manufacture a wide range of steel products, and current production...
If he will review quotas for steel imports sooner than 12 months from 1 July 2026.
The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. Quotas have been designed to allow for sufficient imports to ensure con...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the 50% steel tariff from 1 July 2026 on the UK's sovereign capability to make ball bearings.
The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. The Government is clear that a strong domestic steel sector and a compe...
What consultation he has undertaken with downstream UK steel manufacturers on the impact of a 50% steel tariff from 1 July 2026 on their business.
The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. Quotas have been designed to allow for sufficient imports to ensure con...