Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Friday, 5 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Sugar Beet: Trade Agreements
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to promote the UK sugar beet industry in international trade negotiations.
- Answer
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This Government recognises the importance of the UK sugar beet industry. In all our trade negotiations we seek to open up new markets for British agricultural, food and drink exports, including UK-produced sugars.
The UK is also an active member of the International Sugar Organization, a body that facilitates global dialogue on sugar trade, production and sustainability.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 70721
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Trade agreements Sugar beet
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- 2025-09-23 15:45:06 +0100
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