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Proceeding contribution from Elizabeth Truss (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 17 June 2021. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Australia.

Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Australia

The fact is that there is very little Australian beef imported at the moment. What makes much more sense is to compare the amount in year one, 35,000 tonnes, with the amount that we currently import from the EU, which is 230,000 tonnes of beef. I do not remember the hon. Gentleman complaining when we agreed a tariff-free, quota-free deal with the EU, which is exporting far more beef and lamb than under our agreement with Australia. In fact, the likelihood is that, over time, some of those Australian exports will simply replace exports from the EU.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
697 c463 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Animal welfare British nationals abroad Australia Import duties Electronic commerce Professions Public sector Procurement Meat Standards Trade agreements Service industries Overseas workers Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
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