Written question asked by Ellie Chowns (Green Party) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Trade Agreements: New Zealand

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the New Zealand Government's proposed prohibition on findings of tort liability for greenhouse gas emissions on the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade monitors developments that may affect the implementation of the UK–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), including through its continued compliance monitoring processes.

We are committed to ensuring the effective implementation of the environmental and climate provisions under the FTA and maintain regular engagement with New Zealand officials through the FTA’s established engagement mechanisms.

The Department continues to keep this matter under review and work closely with colleagues at the British High Commission Wellington.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 14209
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Liability Trade agreements New Zealand Greenhouse gas emissions
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Trade Agreements: New Zealand

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