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Written question asked by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 March 2023. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Trade Agreements: Mercosur

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether (a) she and (b) her predecessors have had discussions with their Mercosur counterparts on the status of gold in negotiations around a UK-Mercosur trade agreement.

Answer

The UK is not negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with the Mercosur bloc. Neither the Secretary of State nor her predecessors have discussed the status of gold within any possible future negotiation with their Mercosur counterparts.

Mercosur countries are important partners for the UK. We are working to strengthen our trading relationships in a way which supports sustainable development, removes barriers to trade, and helps British businesses to export.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
165247
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Negotiations Trade agreements Gold Mercosur
Link
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