Steel Industry
Debate between Earl Howe and Lord Stoneham of Droxford
Tuesday 20th October 2015
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The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Earl Howe) (Con)
My Lords, we have not heard from the Liberal Democrats, but we have plenty of time.
Lord Stoneham of Droxford
My Lords, Tata’s statement today says that China’s imports of plate steel into the EU have increased by a factor of four over the last two years. Is the Prime Minister raising evidence of dumping with President Xi during his visit today, and, given that the Government’s Statement says that no Government can act alone in this matter, what precise action are the Government seeking from the EU to use the strength of its marketplace to put pressure on the Chinese?