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Recommendation 8
8
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Free trade agreements offer opportunities for Welsh businesses to export and we welcome that the...
Recommendation
Free trade agreements offer opportunities for Welsh businesses to export and we welcome that the UK-Australia FTA will result in the removal of tariffs for British exports. However, in order to maximise opportunities for Welsh farmers to export their goods and access new markets, the UK should significantly increase the number of Agriculture and Food Counsellors based overseas, particularly in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. (Paragraph 37) Overall conclusions
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The government's response is completely unrelated to the recommendation, discussing a 'Commission' and the 'regulatory landscape of the UK' instead of increasing Agriculture and Food Counsellors.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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The Department for International Trade prioritises the promotion of British and Northern Irish Agriculture, Food and Drink overseas. Significant numbers of trade promotion staff work globally in embassies and consulates around the world to help unlock market access barriers as well as identify opportunities for agricultural exporters. These include agriculture counsellors based in China and the UAE. They are responsible for market access, providing specialist knowledge and engagement in Government to Government discussions on behalf of UK interests. We aim to expand their number to cover more new and exciting trading markets to accelerate efforts to deliver further opportunities to exporters.
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