Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)

Debate between Chris Stephens and Elizabeth Truss

Wednesday 17th June 2020 Commons Chamber

[Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)]

We all want the highest standards. Can the Secretary of State explain a bit more the road map to ensure the highest food standards? Will the Government look again at setting up a food standards commission when it comes to trade deals?

[Elizabeth Truss]

We already have the Food Standards Agency, which is specifically established as a non-ministerial department to ensure independence over high-quality food standards. Any change to British food standards would need to be voted on by the UK Parliament. That is very strong protection.