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Andrew Bridgen

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Thursday 6th February 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa Villiers Portrait Theresa Villiers
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I have discussed that with the National Farmers Union, and there is real merit in its proposal. We continue to consider it, but I can assure my hon. Friend and the House that, whatever the mechanism, we will engage very closely with farmers and other stakeholders as we take forward our trade negotiations.

Andrew Bridgen Portrait Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (Con)
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Can my right hon Friend put the House at ease and confirm that any trade agreement will have to be ratified under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 and that this House will therefore have a full opportunity to scrutinise any effect of trade deals on our food standards?

Theresa Villiers Portrait Theresa Villiers
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I can; this House will be involved in scrutiny of our trade negotiations, and I look forward to having those debates with hon. Members.

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