Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what the Government's policy is on the principles underlying the 2009 EU agreement on the incorporation of essential elements clauses relating to human rights in new free trade agreements.

The United Kingdom has long promoted her values?globally. We are clear that more trade does not have to come at the expense of our values.

While our approach to agreements will vary between partners, it will always allow HM Government to have open discussions on issues, including rights and responsibilities.