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Written question asked by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 25 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 April 2016. It was answered by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative) on Monday, 2 May 2016 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Meat: Exports

Question

To ask the Prime Minister, whether he discussed the ban on the export of Welsh lamb and beef to the US with President Obama during his recent visit.

Answer

President Obama and I discussed a wide range of issues including promoting the increased free trade between the EU and US. At the same time the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was in Washington DC meeting the US Secretary of Agriculture to discuss opening the US market to the exports of UK beef and lamb.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35308
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Exports Wales USA Beef Sheep meat
Link
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