Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Thomas-Symonds and Rebecca Smith

Thursday 25th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Nick Thomas-Symonds]

The UK supports the EU’s efforts to promote sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour within global value chains. We will continue to review the impact of measures taken by the EU and other countries, including, as my hon. Friend suggested, to see what lessons can be drawn from other jurisdictions to inform the UK’s approach.

[Rebecca Smith]

I was recently in Washington DC. On several occasions, our American counterparts raised concerns about the future of the EU-UK relationship and realignment. What discussions has the Paymaster General had with his US counterparts, as well as with EU counterparts?