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Trade Bill

Proceeding contribution from Caroline Lucas (Green Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 July 2020. It occurred during Debate on bills on Trade Bill.

I just note that, as a member of the European Parliament’s trade committee, I had far more powers of scrutiny over trade agreements as an MEP than I have ever had as an MP here. However, does the hon. Gentleman share my concern that the Government’s refusal to bar imports from producers that produce to lower environmental or animal welfare standards spells real disaster for our farmers? If they are going to get undercut by cheaper produce that does not meet the same standards, how on earth can they make a living if they have to meet higher standards, and therefore probably higher costs as well?

6.30 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
678 c1897 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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