Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill

Helena Dollimore Excerpts

Committee of the whole House
Tuesday 9th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Paul Waugh (Rochdale) (Lab/Co-op)]

On that point, will the Minister give way?

[Helena Dollimore (Hastings and Rye) (Lab/Co-op)]

Will the Minister give way?

[Chris McDonald]

Yes, I will take two interventions.

--- Later in debate ---

[Helena Dollimore]

I recently met a local steel business to discuss this issue and how it can source more British steel in line with the principles of the Bill. It raised with me a keen desire to source as much as possible in Britain, but it is not sure if it can actually source all the products it needs in Britain. It mentioned hot rolled coil as one example. The business is called Fowle & Co. and it would be great if the Minister could commit for his officials to meet my local business and hear its experience.

[Chris McDonald]

I am aware of the issue with the springs company raised by my hon. Friend the Member for Rochdale (Paul Waugh). I think it is particularly an issue around 13 metre bars. My office is arranging a meeting with the company concerned. I am also aware of the issue on hot rolled coil and am addressing that, too.