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Asked by Tim RocaLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 26 March 2025UIN 39278

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of the UK joining the pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) convention.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

We are looking at ways to reduce barriers to trade and to reset the relationship with our European friends to help drive investment and growth - within our clear manifesto red lines. We are in regular dialogue with industry about the best options for doing this and are open to looking at PEM if that reflects business sentiment and the national interest.

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