Continuing my campaign to champion British steel, I today asked the government to consider our local steel industry for the new projects in the Defence Command Paper.
A secure, long-term future for our steelworks is not just essential for Scunthorpe, but for the country. It is not uncommon for Ministers and colleagues to refer to me as the 'steel lady', as they know what my priorities in Westminster are!
There was a statement on Tata Steel in Port Talbot in the Commons this week, and I wanted to take this chance to ensure that Scunthorpe's voice was also heard as this statement took place.