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Written question asked by Sarah Pochin (Reform UK) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Cement: Imports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of rising cement imports on UK domestic production capacity and employment.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade routinely considers import volumes of cement and other foundational industries products. We also maintain close contact with the Mineral Products Association, the sector’s main trade association, and individual cement businesses to consider and address the issues facing the sector.

To mitigate the risk of carbon leakage and support UK domestic production, the cement sector will be included in the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and some cement firms are supported by the British Industry Supercharger, receiving relief from various electricity policy and network costs.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1615
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Employment Imports Manufacturing industries Production Cement
Link
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