Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kevin Hollinrake and Liam Fox

Thursday 15th December 2016 Commons Chamber

[Dr Fox]

Yes, we face a number of bureaucratic challenges, but the people we should be thanking are the British people for giving us such clear instructions to leave the EU.

[Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)]

The UK has high standards in the workplace and for its products and animal welfare. Does the Secretary of State agree that a free trade deal with zero tariffs with countries that have much lower standards could have a significant commercial disadvantage for many of our companies?

[Dr Fox]

The whole point of reaching an agreement is because it is beneficial to both parties, otherwise an agreement would not be reached, and regulatory and compliance standards will always be an important part of that.