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Trade Agreements: Faroe Islands

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 19766

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what plans he has to review the inclusion of (a) animal welfare and (b) environmental conservation provisions within the UK-Faroe Islands Free Trade Agreement.

Answered by Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

There are currently no plans to review the UK-Faroe Islands FTA to add further provisions. However, the Government acknowledges that these are important issues, which UK officials raise with the Faroes at every opportunity, including at the latest Joint Committee in June 2026.

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