Extract from questions to the right hon. Member for East Hampshire, representing the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body UK Steel: Restoration and Renewal Programme - Apr 22
Friday, 23 April 2021 08:09
UK Steel: Restoration and Renewal Programme Charlotte Nichols
(Warrington North) (Lab) What steps he is taking to promote the use
of UK steel in the Restoration and Renewal programme. Damian Hinds
(East Hampshire) The Restoration and Renewal programme will create
investment nationwide through a supply chain involving hundreds of
businesses. Building materials will be sourced domestically
wherever possible, including high-quality UK steel. Charlotte
Nichols [V] The Palace of Westminster is...Request free trial
UK Steel: Restoration and Renewal Programme
(Warrington North) (Lab)
What steps he is taking to promote the use of UK steel in
the Restoration and Renewal
programme.
(East
Hampshire)
The Restoration and Renewal programme will
create investment nationwide through a supply chain involving
hundreds of businesses. Building materials will be sourced
domestically wherever possible, including high-quality UK
steel.
[V]
The Palace of Westminster is our nation’s flagship building
and the home of UK democracy. It is only right that in procurement
for its restoration we do all we can to support UK manufacturing
and jobs. At a difficult time for the steel industry, an
infrastructure project of this size and profile would no doubt be a
huge boost for the sector. Will the right hon. Gentleman please
outline what measures will be taken to ensure that steel used in
the renovation and restoration of Parliament is bought in
Britain?
I concur with the hon. Lady, who has consistently championed
the UK’s high-quality steel sector. We do not yet know the exact
steel requirements for the project, but there clearly will be a
requirement. The project will obviously comply with public sector
procurement rules but within those, as I said in my previous
answer, we will seek to source materials domestically wherever
possible. I confirm to her today that the programme is planning to
sign the UK steel charter, an initiative from the sector that aims
to maximise opportunities for the UK economy and UK steel
producers.
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