Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in trade talks with Mexico; and at what level those talks are taking place.

As we leave the EU, we are seeking continuity in our current trade arrangements in order to avoid any disruption and to provide certainty for businesses and individuals. To date, meetings have been held at ministerial and official level aimed at delivering this objective.

None of the partner countries, including Mexico, with whom we have held discussions, have any interest in disrupting trade flows.

Once trade continuity is secured, we will look to strengthen our trade and investment relationships with key partners, including Mexico.

Whilst we remain a member of the EU, discussions we have about trade are limited by our obligations under the Common Commercial Policy and our duty of sincere co-operation.