Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 11660
Horticulture: Imports
Tabled: 29 October 2024
Answered: 5 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat — North Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on steps to ensure horticultural imports are produced to the same environmental standards as domestic
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerThe UK has high environmental standards that underpin the production of fresh fruit and vegetables. As set out in the manifesto, the Government is committed to using our Trade Strategy to promote the highest standards of food production.