Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help tackle trade barriers for exports of British textile products to the European Union.

The Government is committed to tackling barriers faced by businesses, when trading with the EU.

This Government has reset our relationship with the EU, our closest partner, accounting for almost half (45%) of the UK’s total trade in 2025. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), remains a cornerstone of that relationship and we are committed to its full implementation. The TCA provides for zero tariffs and zero quotas on all goods, including textiles, provided they meet appropriate Rules of Origin requirements.

The Government provides support to businesses through business.gov.uk, including access to advisers and guidance to help exporters navigate EU requirements.