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Proceeding contribution from Caroline Lucas (Green Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 July 2020. It occurred during Debate on bill on Trade Bill.

Trade Bill

I just note that, as a member of the European Parliament’s trade committee, I had far more powers of scrutiny over trade agreements as an MEP than I have ever had as an MP here. However, does the hon. Gentleman share my concern that the Government’s refusal to bar imports from producers that produce to lower environmental or animal welfare standards spells real disaster for our farmers? If they are going to get undercut by cheaper produce that does not meet the same standards, how on earth can they make a living if they have to meet higher standards, and therefore probably higher costs as well?

6.30 pm

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
678 c1897 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Animal welfare Data protection Agriculture Devolution Delegated legislation Australia China Canada Employment Equality Health services Human rights Environment protection Drugs Food EU institutions Imports Japan NHS Poultry Northern Ireland Parliamentary scrutiny New Zealand Scotland Standards Trade Safety Wales Social services Trade agreements USA Foreign investment in UK Revenue and Customs Henry VIII clauses Agricultural products Free trade EU trade Impact assessments Dispute resolution UK relations with EU Trade Remedies Authority Public health Government Procurement Agreement Trade and Agriculture Commission
Legislation
Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010
Trade Bill 2019-21
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk