Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on the protected designated origin status of Stornoway Black Pudding in a trade deal with the EU after the UK leaves the EU.

The Government supports the use of geographical indications (GIs) and will prioritise continued protection for our UK food and drink. The EU rules that currently govern the enforcement of geographical indications will be placed on a UK legal basis through the EU Withdrawal Bill.

Ministers meet regularly in a variety of fora for discussions on such issues.