Written question asked by Alan Mak (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 2025. It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Friday, 6 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Biotechnology: UK Relations with EU
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on whether gene-editing technology exports to the EU will need to (a) meet UK domestic standards only or (b) conform to future changes to EU SPS rules.
- Answer
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We have now agreed the parameters which will establish a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and red tape for British producers and retailers.
We will update on progress with discussions with the EU in due course, but the UK has been clear about the importance of supporting the use of new and innovative technologies.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 54302
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Biotechnology Exports Standards UK trade with EU UK relations with EU
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- 2025-09-05 22:59:08 +0100
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