Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of advice by the British Chamber of Commerce to prioritise a trade deal with (a) the EU and (b) other countries close to agreeing trade deals with the EU.

The Department engages regularly with stakeholders, including the British Chamber of Commerce, and welcomes their views on future trade deals.

The Government is seeking a bold and ambitious Free Trade Agreement with the EU and is pursuing the greatest possible tariff and barrier-free trade with our European neighbours. The Government is also committed to seeking continuity in its current trade and investment relationships and will seek to transition all existing EU trade agreements and other EU preferential arrangements. The Government will continue to engage with stakeholders throughout the process, including the British Chambers of Commerce.