Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 50200
Chemicals: Regulation
Tabled: 6 May 2025
Answered: 12 May 2025
Named DayQuestion
Ruth Jones
Labour — Newport West and Islwyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of (a) regulatory alignment with the European Union on chemicals regulation and (b) seeking associate membership of the Europe
Answer
Emma HardyThis Government will work to improve the UK’s trade and investment relationship with the EU across a range of areas. It is too early to discuss scope or specific areas in any greater detail.