Written question asked by Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 February 2017. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 February 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.
Overseas Trade: European Convention on Human Rights
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the role the European Convention of Human Rights in future trade deals the UK makes with other countries.
- Answer
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The UK has a strong history of protecting human rights and promoting our values globally. We will in due course consider all options in the design of future bilateral trade and investment agreements. We will of course continue to honour our international human rights obligations.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 62404
- Session
- 2016-17
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- European Convention on Human Rights Overseas trade
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- 2017-02-08 16:05:31 +0000
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