Steel Council co-chairman Jon Bolton has visited British Steel at Scunthorpe as talks progress over the government’s proposed steel strategy, expected to be unveiled in the spring.
With up to £2.5bnof Government funding available, the Steel Council was re-launched earlier this month to advise on the strategy.
Mr Bolton said: “I have worked in the steel industry globally for over 40 years, and it’s clear this sector has faced many challenges. However, I believe the UK has all the essential elements to attract investment into the steel industry: demand, skills, technology, unrivalled research and development and, critically, a supportive government having announced up to £2.5bn of support.”
British Steel’s Chief Commercial and Procurement Officer, Allan Bell, said: “We were delighted to welcome Jon to British Steel. We discussed our plans to transform the company into a clean, green, and sustainable business, and the support steelmakers like ourselves require from the UK Government.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the government, and our fellow British steelmakers, to ensure the UK keeps making the steel it requires for generations to come.”
