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Agriculture Bill: Trade Standards

Non-inquiry session

The Government has frequently stated that the UK will not compromise on high standards of food safety and animal welfare in future trade agreements.

As new international agreements are negotiated, the production standards for imported food are to come under Parliamentary scrutiny. The EFRA Select Committee is to take evidence from senior representatives from the agriculture, animal welfare and trade sectors. Areas likely to be considered include consideration of production standards under the WTO and GATT, the extent to which international standards currently compare to the UK's, the efficacy of tariffs, the impact on food security, and the impact of policy changes on both farmers and consumers.  

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Past events

Wednesday 11 March 2020
9:30am Private
9:45am Public
Agriculture Bill: Trade Standards - Oral evidence 11 March 2020
9:45am
  • Nick von Westenholz (Director of EU Exit and International Trade at National Farmers' Union)
  • Emily Rees (Managing Director at Trade Strategies)
  • James West (Senior Policy Manager at Compassion in World Farming)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House

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We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.

  • Email: efracom@parliament.uk
  • Address: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA