Written question asked by Peter Lamb (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

UK Trade with EU

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to promote trade with nations in the European Union.

Answer

We have reset our relations with the EU and will continue engagement at EU level and bilaterally to build relationships that benefit Britain. While we have agreed with the EU the second Summit will not go ahead on 22 July as originally planned, we remain fully committed to this process, to deepening our economic ties with the EU, and to holding the next summit at the earliest opportunity.

We continue to work closely with partners across Europe to reduce barriers to trade and secure major export wins, like Sweden’s recent decision to select Rolls-Royce as its partner to deliver small modular reactors.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 11996
Session: 2026-27
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Trade promotion UK trade with EU
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

UK Trade with EU

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