Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“What steps she is taking to support UK interests in sanitary and phytosanitary negotiations with the EU.”
Tabled: 12 March 2026Answered: 19 March 2026
Asked by
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds)
We are negotiating an SPS deal with our closest trading partner, the EU, to reduce barriers, and cut friction, costs and delays at the border for businesses. Last week, I launched a call for information to understand how best we can support businesses to make the best of this opportunity.