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Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 11 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 January 2023. It was answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Agriculture: Trade Agreements

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to mitigate any damage caused to the UK farming sector by the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand.

Answer

Farming is a crucial part of the UK economy, and this Government wants to ensure rural economies can thrive. Our free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand balance opportunities for UK exporters, importers and consumers with protections for the agricultural industry.

British agri-food exporters will benefit from both deals removing tariffs for all UK goods. We offer a range of support for those looking to increase their exports, including the Export Support Service, the digital GREAT.gov.uk platform and our new Food and Drink Export Council.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4684
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Agriculture Australia New Zealand Trade agreements
Link
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