Trade Deal with Australia British Food Standards 2021-06-17
2021-06-17
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Environmental, animal welfare, and farming groups have expressed concern over the agreement's impact on food standards.
I am concerned that environmental, animal welfare, and farming groups have all raised issues about both the small print in the deal and the precedent it sets. Trust is low, and deals can unravel as we've seen recently. Can you give us a date by which the Trade and Agriculture Commission will be fully operational and when the analysis of this deal will be published?
The Secretary of State for International Trade will give a statement later. The Government have published key components of the agreement in principle, with some impact analysis already available.
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Specific operational date and full publication date not provided
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The UK is concerned about the impact of a trade agreement with Australia, particularly regarding beef and lamb imports produced to lower standards at lower costs.
I understand that there will be a significant increase in beef and lamb imports from Australia, which are produced to lower standards at lower costs. What specific measures will you take to support British farmers facing this challenge?
We have secured important mitigations for the farming industry, including a tariff rate quota for the first 10 years on beef and sheep, and a special agricultural safeguard triggering tariffs if volumes exceed a certain level.
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British farming communities are facing a significant challenge from increased beef and lamb imports from Australia, produced to lower standards at lower costs.
There is disbelief and anger among farming groups due to perceived betrayal regarding food standards in the deal with Australia. Given the increase in beef and lamb imports, what specific measures will you take to support British farmers?
We have secured important mitigations for the farming industry, including a tariff rate quota for the first 10 years on beef and sheep, and a special agricultural safeguard triggering tariffs if volumes exceed a certain level.
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