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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Food Exports

Wednesday 6 March 2024 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Key points

  • Theresa Villiers inquired about promoting Scottish smoked salmon exports as a premium product.
  • The Secretary of State highlighted that Scotland's food and drink sector accounted for 29% of all UK food and drink exports.
  • The Government have secured trade agreements with 71 non-EU countries and the EU, worth 808 billion, to help the sector flourish.

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Questions & Answers

Context

The question builds on the initial inquiry, focusing specifically on the export of Scottish smoked salmon as a premium product. It highlights the potential for this product to be recognised globally.

Question

Scotland's farming and fish sector produces some of the finest produce in the world. Will the Secretary of State do all he can to promote the sale of Scottish smoked salmon abroad as a premium product known the world over?

Answer from Alister Jack

The most recent figures show that Scotland's food and drink sector accounted for 29% of all UK food and drink exports. To help the sector flourish, the Government have secured trade agreements with 71 non-EU countries and the EU, worth £808 billion.

Not addressed: The specific promotion of smoked salmon was not addressed, instead focusing on broader food and drink exports

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