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Sugar Beet: Trade Agreements

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 5 September 2025UIN 70721

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to promote the UK sugar beet industry in international trade negotiations.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

This Government recognises the importance of the UK sugar beet industry. In all our trade negotiations we seek to open up new markets for British agricultural, food and drink exports, including UK-produced sugars.

The UK is also an active member of the International Sugar Organization, a body that facilitates global dialogue on sugar trade, production and sustainability.

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