G20 and COP 29 Summits Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

G20 and COP 29 Summits

Lord Harris of Haringey Excerpts
Monday 25th November 2024

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Lords Chamber
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Lord Rooker Portrait Lord Rooker (Lab)
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While I applaud the Government’s policy of being civilised, nice and supportive of President-elect Trump because we have to work with him, will it be made abundantly clear, without qualification, that this country will not import hormone-treated beef or chlorinated washed chicken?

Lord Harris of Haringey Portrait Lord Harris of Haringey (Lab)
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Is that an application to be ambassador?

Baroness Smith of Basildon Portrait Baroness Smith of Basildon (Lab)
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From a sedentary position, the noble Lord, Lord Harris, suggests that was an application to be ambassador—I think not.

On all these things, the food safety agency will be involved to ensure that all products must be safe. The issue of chlorinated washed chicken previously caused enormous concern to the public, and that is why labelling is important. But I am sure these issues will be discussed as part of a new trade deal.