Global Britain

Lord Kerr of Kinlochard Excerpts

Monday 3rd February 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

As I have said, we have a clear timetable for negotiations going forward and look forward to them beginning. We remain committed to world-class environmental, product and labour standards. Our reputation for quality, safety and performance is what drives demand for UK goods. We have absolutely no intention of harming this reputation in pursuit of any trade deal.

[Lord Kerr of Kinlochard (CB)]

Would the Minister go a little further in answering the question of the noble Lord, Lord Wood? I too was struck that the Commission mandate shows that there is very real concern over there that we may be about to abrogate the European Convention on Human Rights. Can she confirm that we have no intention of doing so?

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

I can confirm what I have said previously: we are very proud of our international reputation in this area and will not put it under threat during any negotiations.