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Tim Farron
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(3 years, 5 months ago)
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George Eustice
I will be brief. I would be more than happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss this particular issue in relation to customs.
Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale) (LD) [V]
The reason why Cumbria’s farmers feel betrayed is that the Australian trade deal gives Australian farmers an unfair advantage over British farmers, because their production costs are lower due to significantly worse animal welfare and environmental standards in Australia compared with those in our country. Given that this sets an appalling precedent for all future deals, will the Secretary of State ensure that farmers’ representatives in this House get the final say and a veto before this deal is signed off.