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Debate between Baroness Chapman of Darlington and Alistair Burt
Tuesday 4th December 2012

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness Chapman of Darlington Portrait Jenny Chapman (Darlington) (Lab)
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T3. On trade with the middle east, what discussions have been held with the European Commission on the labelling of settlement goods?

Alistair Burt Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Alistair Burt)
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The EU is actively considering whether the voluntary labelling scheme that has been in existence in the United Kingdom for some time might be extended to other countries. This matter is frequently taken up by our representatives, and discussions are ongoing.