Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to restrict the export of scrap aluminium from the UK to address the challenge of scarce critical minerals identified in the Critical Mineral Strategy, published on the 22nd of November.

The Government recognises the importance of a domestic circular economy and the need for domestic supply of aluminium scrap to meet demand, whilst also ensuring the market remains fair and beneficial for all stakeholders. Government is aware of the various recommendations made by industry, including export controls, and we plan to listen to the perspective of all involved parties and to explore options to encourage growth.