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Written question asked by Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 9 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 2024 (named day). It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


EU External Trade: South America

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the trade agreement between the EU and Mercusor on (a) food producers and (b) farmers in Northern Ireland.

Answer

The department has not made an assessment of the trade agreement between the EU and Mercusor. The department continuously monitors agri-food markets through the UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18833
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Agriculture EU external trade Northern Ireland Mercosur South America
Link
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