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Proceeding contribution from Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) in the House of Lords on Monday, 29 June 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill.


Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill

Moved by

Lord Wigley

4: Clause 2, page 1, line 20, at end insert—

“(d) supporting the local economy of any steel-making location which may be adversely affected by this Act.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment seeks to ensure that consideration is given to the impact on the local economy arising from decisions made under this legislation.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
857 c892 
Session
2026-27
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Compensation Cost effectiveness Competition British Steel Enforcement Industrial disputes Iron and steel Economic growth Ministerial powers Manufacturing industries Public interest Property transfer Parliamentary scrutiny Nationalisation Foreign investment in UK Shares Valuation Trade competitiveness Sunset clauses
Legislation
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill 2026-27
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk