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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Thursday, 24 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Sanitation: UK Relations with EU

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the UK–EU reset agreement, when they expect an agreement on sanitary and phytosanitary matters to be agreed.

Answer

As announced at the UK-EU Leaders' Summit on May 19, 2025, the UK and EU have agreed to work towards a common Sanitary and Phytosanitary Area.

Our aim is to start the detailed negotiations as soon as possible, as we want to see businesses benefit from removing barriers to trade.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9474
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Sanitation UK relations with EU
Link
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