Dual Tariff Proposals British Food Standards 2020-06-25
2020-06-25
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Concerns about the impact of dual tariff proposals on food standards and animal welfare.
Can the Secretary of State explain exactly how a dual tariff would prevent British consumers from having to accept imported food produced by causing animals unnecessary suffering, and how he will support British farmers striving to produce a high standard of food?
There are many ways through a trade deal that a country can agree with another country how to protect food standards—both food safety and animal welfare. I cannot give a running commentary on our discussions on a future trade agreement or comment on such media speculation.
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