Global Britain Debate
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(4 years, 10 months ago)
Commons ChamberI thank my right hon. Friend for his question and congratulate him on his recent election to the Select Committee. I agree with all the aspects that he raised. We want to make sure that we look at foreign policy and all its elements in the round, from security to development. We want to make sure that, as we move forward—leaving the European Union is a point of departure, not the point of arrival—we are global champions of free trade, good strong allies and neighbours not just with our American allies and friends, but with our European friends, and, above all, an even stronger force for good in the world.
When did the European Union reach a trade agreement with Australia?
I refer the right hon. Gentleman to the economic framework partnership agreement 2008.