§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the supply of steel within Scotland for Scottish manufacturing industries. [167187]
§ Mrs. McGuireThere has been a rise in global steel prices in recent months and I am aware of the reports of difficulties in the steel supply market.
However, the industry view is that although prices have increased, all types of steel remain available and I am advised that there is no shortage of supply from UK steel producers.