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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Mandelson (Labour) on Monday, 18 January 2010.


EU: Free Trade Agreements

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they support the proposed free trade agreements being negotiated by Peru and Colombia with the European Union.
Answer

My Lords, the Government support the free trade agreements being negotiated between the EU and Peru and Colombia. They help to open markets comprehensively, tackling a wide variety of barriers to trade beyond tariffs at the border. We believe that they are an important tool to support economic growth in developed and developing countries. They also help to promote core EU values in partner countries such as sustainability and the protection of human rights.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
716 c771-2 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
EU external trade Trade agreements Colombia Peru Free trade
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk