Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the long-term sustainability of the testing and accreditation sector.

The UK Government recognises the important role of the testing and accreditation sector in ensuring products are safe and comply with relevant regulation. The sector supports UK businesses to sell products in the UK and export to other countries, alongside supporting innovation.

The UK Government continues to seek opportunities for the sector through Free Trade Agreements and Mutual Recognition Agreements, in line with the Trade Strategy. The UK Government continues to monitor the capacity of the testing and accreditation sector.