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Trading Relationship with Tunisia

Thursday 15 April 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Recent assessment shows merit in strengthening UK's trading relationship with Tunisia
  • UK trade deal with Tunisia entered into force at the beginning of 2021
  • Minister to investigate quota requirements impacting Tunisian olive oil exports to UK

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Damien Moore Con
Business & Trade
Context

The MP notes his work as the Prime Minister's trade envoy to Tunisia and Libya. He highlights the potential benefits of strengthening trade ties.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of the potential merits of strengthening the UK's trading relationship with Tunisia?

Answer from Ranil Jayawardena (MP)

There is great merit in strengthening the trading relationship with Tunisia. Our trade deal entered into force at the beginning of this year and it provides a platform to deepen trade and investment. We are already supporting businesses such as Unilever, AstraZeneca and Vodafone.

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Q2 Damien Moore Con
Business & Trade
Context

Tunisia is a leading exporter of olive oil and faces minimum quota requirements based on the last two years which hinder increased exports.

Question

Tunisia wants to export more olive oil to the UK, but minimum quota requirements are making this difficult. Will my hon. Friend look into this so that trade is made easy with Tunisia?

Answer from Ranil Jayawardena (MP)

I am aware of this matter and will look into it. I look forward to working with my hon. Friend and my Tunisian counterpart to open up opportunities for British and Tunisian businesses.

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