Free Trade Agreement Australia 2020-10-08
2020-10-08
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Q1
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What progress has been made in securing a free trade agreement with Australia?
Australia is a key and proud ally of the United Kingdom, a country with shared beliefs in democracy and free trade. We are working closely at pace with our Australian friends to secure a deal that will benefit both countries, and we will reach a gold standard agreement to lead the world in free trade.
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The answer does not provide specific details about the progress made or any concrete steps taken towards securing a free trade agreement with Australia.
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Teesside has a long history of exporting to Australia, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge project.
Can she assure me that as we leave the EU, Redcar and Cleveland, particularly the steel and chemical industry, will be at the forefront of her mind in future trade talks?
Redcar and Cleveland are a key priority as we negotiate the Australia deal. There are 13,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in the United Kingdom that already export to Australia, and I see lots of opportunities for them to benefit from our close trading relationship, including in the areas of steel and chemicals, food and drink and digital and data.
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The answer does not provide specific assurances or commitments regarding Redcar and Cleveland's industries being prioritised in future trade talks with Australia.
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