§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals have been made by EU member states to impose(a) new and (b) additional dumping duties in respect of steel imports into the European Union in general, and those from Russia in particular. [149185]
§ Mr. Alan JohnsonThe European Commission carries out anti-dumping investigations on behalf of member states, normally on the basis of a complaint from EU industry. The Commission consults member states on the opening of investigations and on any proposals for provisional or definitive measures. The final decision on provisional measures is taken by the Commission; the final decision on definitive measures is taken by the Commission for Treaty of Paris products and by the Council of Ministers on a simple majority vote for Treaty of Rome products.
There are currently provisional or definitive anti-dumping measures in force on imports of seven steel products from a total of 17 different countries. Definitive measures are in force on imports of seamless pipes and tubes, and grain orientated electrical steel sheets from Russia. Provisional measures are in force on imports of steel wire ropes and cables from Russia.