Written question asked by Sarah Champion (Labour) on Monday, 27 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 March 2023. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Monday, 3 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Palm Oil: Import Duties
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Government plans to remove import tariffs on Malaysian palm oil in connection with negotiations over UK membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
- Answer
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Following the substantial conclusion of negotiations on the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), I can confirm that the UK’s import tariffs for palm oil duties for all CPTPP Parties will be eliminated at entry into force of the UK’s accession to CPTPP.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 174316
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Import duties Malaysia Palm oil Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
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- 2023-04-03 15:07:20 +0100
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