MPs quiz Community and Warwick Manufacturing Group on the current state of steelmaking in Scotland
The Scottish Affairs Committee will hear from representatives of Warwick Manufacturing Group and Community Union as it continues its inquiry into Scotland’s industrial transition with a session on steelmaking.
Meeting details
The cross-party committee are likely to explore the current landscape of Scotland’s steel industry, operations at Liberty Steel Dalzell and the impact of steel closures on local communities.
Questions may be asked about the UK Government’s policy on steel, the effectiveness of current trade remedies aimed at protecting domestic steel producers and the role of public procurement in supporting the UK’s steel industry.
The potential of the creation of a steel circular economy in Scotland and the future of steelmaking will also be discussed.