Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 34
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It is essential that UK regulatory standards are not compromised in any future trade deals.
Conclusion
It is essential that UK regulatory standards are not compromised in any future trade deals. Any move to unpick UK food production standards in order to secure free trade agreements with large agricultural exporters would be a betrayal of Welsh farming interests. (Paragraph 138) 44 Brexit and trade: implications for Wales
Government Response
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HM Government
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Our high standards of food safety will not be watered down in the pursuit of a trade deal. High standards and high quality are what our domestic and global customers demand, and that is what we will provide. It is vital that we explore new trading opportunities, but these should not mean a dilution of the standards for which British food is world renowned. • Any agreement must respect the autonomy and sovereignty of both parties. The UK will decide how we set and maintain our own standards and regulations and operate our own autonomous SPS regime.