Trade Remedy Measures: UK Interests

Desmond Swayne Excerpts

Monday 25th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Dr Fox]

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. We do need to look after our economic interests, which is why we need a Trade Remedies Authority that is able to put these trade remedies in place and review them. We did not vote against the establishment of the Trade Remedies Authority; the Opposition parties did so by voting against the Trade Bill in what would otherwise be an act of economic vandalism, were we not stepping in to ensure that businesses such as steel and ceramics are properly protected.

[Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)]

What is it about ironing boards?

[Dr Fox]

Like all the other elements that I mentioned, they in one way or another provide jobs for people in the United Kingdom, and the Government will ensure that industries whether large or small are given the appropriate protection from unfair trading from overseas.