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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 October 2023. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Friday, 20 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Trade Agreements: USA

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she has held recent discussions with the (a) agriculture, (b) food standards, and (c) labour rights sectors on a potential trade deal with the US.

Answer

The UK and U.S. are expanding the work we do together across the full spectrum of our economic, technological, commercial and trade relations through the Atlantic Declaration. Discussions with the U.S. on next steps under this first-of-its-kind agreement are ongoing.

Ministers and officials regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders including business groups, civil society and SMEs in both the UK and the U.S. on a range of trade matters.

We will also continue to update Parliament as our work develops. The Department also hosts updates on the Government’s trade agenda. These sessions are open to all MPs.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
203105
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Agriculture Food Standards Trade agreements USA
Link
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