Select Committee · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture Bill: Trade Standards
Status: Closed
Opened: 4 Mar 2020
Closed: 22 Nov 2023
Inquiry scope
The Government has frequently stated that the UK will not compromise on high standards of food safety and animal welfare in future trade agreements. As new international agreements are negotiated, the production standards for imported food are to come under Parliamentary scrutiny. The EFRA Select Committee is to take evidence from senior representatives from the agriculture, animal welfare and trade sectors. Areas likely to be considered include consideration of production standards under the WTO and GATT, the extent to which international standards currently compare to the UK's, the efficacy of tariffs, the impact on food security, and the impact of policy changes on both farmers and consumers.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2020 |
Efra Committee Oral evidence
Emily Rees · European Centre for International Political Economy,
James West · Compassion in World Farming,
Nick von Westenholz · National Farmers' Union
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Rees · Senior Fellow | European Centre for International Political Economy | 1 |
| James West · Senior Policy Manager | Compassion in World Farming | 1 |
| Nick von Westenholz · Director of Trade and Business Strategy | National Farmers' Union | 1 |