Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into (1) trade policy objectives, and (2) trade negotiations.

The UK has long supported the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and this will continue as an independent trading nation.

For example, we are committed to upholding the UK’s high environmental standards and HM Government has made clear that we will not compromise on these.

As set out in the Manifesto, our trade deals will also be fair for developing countries. This is why we are seeking to ensure Free Trade Agreements with our partners consider impacts on developing countries.