Written question asked by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 June 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 June 2010. It was answered by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 24 June 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Peru: EU External Trade

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills if he will discuss with (a) the European Commission, (b) members of the European Parliament and (c) his EU counterparts the environmental and social effects of the proposed EU free trade agreement with Peru; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The EU-Andean (Peru and Colombia) Free Trade Agreement includes a clause covering environmental and social issues in the Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter. This clause commits both the EU and Peru and Colombia to environmental and labour standards rights.Throughout the negotiations, officials have discussed environmental and social issues with the European Commission, EU counterparts and Members of the European Parliament and, will continue to do so as the agreement progresses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3811; 512 c316W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: EU External Trade: Colombia and Peru
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Written questions
House of Commons; EU External Trade: Colombia and Peru
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Written questions
House of Commons; EU External Trade: Colombia and Peru
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: EU external trade Peru
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