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Recommendation 20
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British companies lead the world in their work in editing crop genes to prevent disease,...
Recommendation
British companies lead the world in their work in editing crop genes to prevent disease, eradicate pests and enable crops to survive drought or flooding. Furthermore, the UK maintains some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world. Since Brexit, the UK has had the power to set animal welfare standards, such as banning the live export of livestock for slaughter. However, the Government must remain conscious of the risk that the UK’s ability to set its own standards could be compromised by conditions set in trade deals with major partners. (Conclusion, Paragraph 71)
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We welcome the continued efforts being made by all parties to reach a new Agreement on Gibraltar. This should bring an end to nearly 10 years of uncertainty and ensure the continued fluidity of the border with Spain, without diminishing UK sovereignty. We hope that a treaty that safeguards UK and Gibraltarian interests can be brought into effect without delay.