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Veterinary Services: UK Trade with EU

Asked by David ChadwickLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 7 March 2025UIN 34519

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on securing an EU-UK veterinary agreement.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

In line with our manifesto commitment, the Government is committed to resetting our EU relationship, including by seeking to negotiate a SPS agreement. We have been clear that an SPS agreement could boost trade and deliver significant benefits on both sides. We will not be providing a running commentary on discussions with the EU. We cannot provide further information at this stage whilst negotiations are continuing.

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