Written question asked by Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 24 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 September 2019. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Food: UK Trade with EU
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to extend the lamb purchase scheme announced by the Prime Minister on 30 July 2019 to (a) other meats, (b) poultry and (c) fish.
- Answer
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We have made it clear that we will support vulnerable sectors through Government intervention in the event of a ‘no deal’, should this be necessary. We will be monitoring the sectors which may be exposed to short-term difficulties as a result of EU Exit closely to identify early signs of market disturbance allowing us to react swiftly.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 290371
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Fish Poultry Meat UK trade with EU
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- 2019-11-20 11:38:48 +0000
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