Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what meetings he has had with representatives from British Steel since 11 November 2024.

We’re working across government in partnership with trade unions and businesses to secure a bright future for steel in the UK, including working with British Steel on their future plans.

My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State has met with British Steel’s shareholder on 5 occasions in the last 5 months. The most recent meeting was on 29 October. Senior officials from this Department meet representatives from British Steel on a weekly basis.