"Public investment in HS2 must support jobs here in the UK, and there are widespread fears that these contracts could go overseas. (Image: Jonathan Myers)“In order for this to be possible, it must be underpinned by our UK steel industry. “This means taking decisive action to ensure our domestic producers are able to bid for every steel supply opportunity that arises right throughout the HS2 supply chain. “We know UK steel producers can make more than 90% of the steel requirement for HS2. “Contracts cannot be awarded on the basis of costs alone and the social and environment impacts of procuring steel from UK producers must be properly taken into consideration.

Source: Daily Mirror November 23, 2020 00:01 UTC