Speech in Written Statements - Mon 21 Jul 2025 British Steel
"The 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 (Special Measures) Act 2025.
Government officials continue to work on site in Scunthorpe, supporting British Steel’s management team. Our priorities remain: continuing …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"I can today announce to the House that the Government are taking the next step in delivering one of the commitments made in our modern industrial strategy, by beginning a consultation which will seek industry views on increasing the level of relief offered through the network charging compensation scheme from …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"Today, I am pleased to have laid a departmental minute with an update on the contingent liabilities associated with the carbon capture usage and storage track 1 clusters, HyNet and East Coast Cluster. This update is in anticipation of our signing contracts with the Padeswood cement project, which we expect …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"I wish to make Members aware of the details of a contingent liability guarantee, which will be entered into in favour of npower in accordance with and pursuant to the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025 to support British Steel Ltd and for the purpose of securing the continued and …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"As part of their industrial strategy, the Government have announced a new £2 billion programme to unlock investment in our automotive industry, DRIVE35—driving research and investment in vehicle electrification.
Building on the successes of the automotive transformation fund and Advanced Propulsion Centre R&D programmes, this programme will support the latest …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"Steel is essential for a modern and secure economy underpinning many sectors, from construction to advanced manufacturing. The UK steel industry provides high-quality jobs in local economies—circa 40,000 jobs across the country and circa 61,000 jobs in the upstream supply chain in 2024—and plays a vital role in infrastructure, manufacturing …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"The Government committed to updating Parliament on British Steel every four weeks for the duration of the period of special measures being applied under the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025.
As the Chancellor set out at spending review on 11 June, this Government faced a choice in April: to …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"I can guarantee the hon. Lady that our industrial strategy will have a longer shelf life than hers did; I think it lasted 18 months—I am not entirely sure. We forget, because it did not have much of an impact. We have worked with all industries across the country to …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"Forgive me for my long answers, Mr Speaker, but there is a lot to talk about in the industrial strategy, and I like to talk about it. The hon. Lady raises an important point. There is a significant skills challenge, and we will not shy away from it. Yesterday, £1.2 …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"As the hon. Gentleman will know, we are doing what we can to unlock the planning challenges that people have faced for many years in a whole range of areas. We are introducing legislation to do that, and making several changes. I obviously cannot comment on specific planning proposals in …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech