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Welsh Lamb Exports to the USA

Wednesday 23 November 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Welsh lamb has been exported to the US for the first time in 20 years
  • The Minister plans to meet the NFU at the royal Welsh winter fair to discuss export strategies
  • Gerald Jones questions the impact of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand on Welsh lamb exports

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Philip Hollobone Con
Business & Trade Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

Welsh lamb has been exported to the United States for the first time in two decades. The National Farmers Union aims to grow UK agrifoods exports by 30% by 2030.

Question

It is great that Welsh lamb has now been exported to the US for the first time in 20 years. The NFU has outlined a strategy to increase UK food, drink and agricultural exports by 30%. Will the Minister work with the NFU to achieve this goal?

Answer from James Davies

I will definitely do so. I look forward to meeting the NFU at the royal Welsh winter fair next week, and I believe Wales has a significant role in increasing exports, especially through trade deals with the Gulf Co-operation Council.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not provide specifics on how he will work with the NFU or address the 30% export target by 2030.

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Q2 Gerald Jones Lab Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Wales Brexit Business & Trade
Context

Welsh lamb exports are crucial to the local economy. The Australian and New Zealand trade deals have raised concerns among farmers about their economic impact.

Question

I welcome the Minister's role but am concerned about the damage caused by the Australian and New Zealand trade deals, which undermine Welsh lamb exports. Will he admit that his Government have sold out Welsh farmers?

Answer from James Davies

The hon. Gentleman should recognise that we import more from Ireland than Australia, and the Australian and New Zealand markets are growing in south-east Asia. We must weigh the pros and cons of these trade deals for the British economy.

Not addressed: The Minister did not address the specific concern about harming Welsh farmers with recent trade deals.

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