Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paul Howell and Elizabeth Truss

Thursday 14th January 2021 Commons Chamber

[Elizabeth Truss]

I am very clear that we have the authority to impose those tariffs. We have acquired rights as a result of leaving the European Union. But I go back to the point I was making: the hon. Gentleman has advocated putting additional tariffs on products such as sweet potatoes and nuts, so presumably he thinks that we have those acquired rights.

[Paul Howell (Sedgefield) (Con)]

What steps she has taken to help ensure that SMEs in Sedgefield can benefit from future free trade agreements.