UK-Australia free trade deal: MPs to scrutinise level playing field
The House of Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is to hold the second public evidence session of its inquiry examining the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) the UK Government has signed with Australia.
Likely areas of questioning
In this session, MPs will question academics and policy experts, scrutinising concerns raised about differing animal welfare and environmental standards, and the impact this will have on the trade ‘level playing field’. Other issues to be explored will include import controls and checks, export opportunities and the role of the recently established Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC).
Meeting details
At 9:15am: Private discussion
Inquiry
Australia FTA: Food and Agriculture
At 9:45am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Australia FTA: Food and Agriculture
Professor of Agri-Food and Supply Chain Security at Royal Agricultural University
Professor of International Economic at University of Leeds
Senior Fellow at European Centre for International Political Economy
Senior Strategic Insight Manager at Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board