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Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Timber: Imports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the UK’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary regime on the cost and availability of imported timber products.

Answer

This Government is currently negotiating a Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement to make agrifood trade, including wood and wood products, with the biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and regulatory barriers for British producers and retailers. For timber products in scope, this will reduce friction at the border and support smoother trade.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14578
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Costs Imports Timber
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk