Written question asked by Lincoln Jopp (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kirsty McNeill (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 on behalf of the Scotland Office.
Fisheries: UK Trade with EU
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU on Scotland's fishing sector.
- Answer
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The UK Government remains steadfast in our commitment to maintaining world-leading food safety and animal health standards. All food and drink products imported into the UK must comply with our regulatory standards.
But we want to limit red tape for our exporters as much as possible. As my Right Honourable Friend the Chancellor advised the House on 24 March, we aim to conclude negotiations with the EU this year on the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement. This will positively impact food prices in our shops and make it easier to trade with our biggest market. This is good news for Scottish exporters in seafood and many other sectors.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 908700
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Fisheries Scotland UK trade with EU
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- 2026-04-15 15:16:56 +0100
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