Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of free trade deals on farmers.”
Tabled: 5 December 2024Answered: 12 December 2024
Asked by
Dr Danny Chambers
Liberal Democrat — Winchester
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security (Mr Douglas Alexander)
Our approach to trade deals considers the impact on and opportunities for the agricultural sector, along with other sectors of the economy, and, of course, our growth mission. The Government will publish impact assessments to aid the ratification process for new free trade agreements.