It is not too late: the Minister can extend the period for parliamentary consideration by another 21 days, and I call on him to do just that. UK farmers are facing ongoing labour shortages and rising costs on farms. These problems have been exacerbated by the cost of living crisis, and this deal will open our doors to imported food while doing nothing to support farmers in the UK. What protections have been put in place to ensure that imported food meets the high animal welfare standards in the UK?
Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement: Scrutiny
Proceeding contribution from
Sarah Green
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 July 2022.
It occurred during Urgent question on Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement: Scrutiny.
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