| answer text |
<p>We are supporting and encouraging the Metals Sector, through the Metals Forum (an
umbrella group of Trade Associations), on the development of a Metals Strategy; this
will bring Metals into line with other important Foundation Industries such as Electronics
and Chemicals which have already published strategies. This is expected to be published
by the Metals Sector next spring.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Steel industry
is strong in the UK, having achieved 23% growth in output since 2010[1], and has a
sustainable long term future. High technology industries such as aerospace, automotive
and construction all require high value, continually improving steel products in order
to remain competitive.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government works closely
with the steel industry on a range of issues related to maintaining an internationally
competitive steel sector in the UK. However, the EU State Aid rules limit what direct
help can be offered to steel companies - R&D, environmental protection and some
training can be supported, but not operational aid.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><br /><p>[1] Source - Iron & Steel Statistics Bureau
(ISSB) .</p><p> </p><p> </p>
|
|
