Oral QuestionDepartment for Business and Trade

What steps he is taking to increase trade ties with Europe.

Tabled: 5 March 2026Answered: 12 March 2026

Asked by

James Asser

LabourWest Ham and Beckton

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Peter Kyle)

UK-EU collaboration is vital for growth and security, with 46% of the UK’s total trade, after all, with the EU. In recent weeks, I have gone to Brussels and signed a new competition co-operation agreement, furthering the partnership between our two territories in the interests of businesses. I had constructive meetings with Commissioners Ribera, Mînzatu and Virkkunen.