Written question asked by Jayne Kirkham (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Geology: UK Trade with EU
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help make the process of moving geological samples between the UK and the EU (a) faster and (b) easier.
- Answer
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There are no plans at present to amend the regulatory regime.
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an active member of European GeoSurveys (EGS). The EGS constitution is based on facilitating geological survey collaboration to support development and implementation of EU policy.
As such, BGS is part of a major project with multiple EU geological survey partners to prepare foundational research, knowledge, and data frameworks for a possible Geological Service for Europe. Making available harmonised and accessible transnational geological data is a key element of a future geological service for Europe.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 75832
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Materials Geology UK trade with EU
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- 2025-09-16 11:34:13 +0100
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