Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to seek to become an associate member of the European Food Safety Authority after Brexit.

As the Prime Minister said in her speech at Mansion House, we are exploring the terms on which we could remain part of European Union agencies for sectors where close collaboration is critical.

A range of options are being considered for the future of risk assessment and scientific advice in the United Kingdom. After the UK has left the EU, our priority will be to maintain the UK’s high standards of food and feed safety.

The UK has a long tradition of close scientific collaboration with the European Food Safety Authority which we greatly value and hope to continue in the future.