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UK Trade with EU

What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on removing barriers to trade.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
27 Aug 2024
Target answer date
5 Sept 2024
Answer
5 Sept 2024 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 27 Aug 2024

    Question tabled

    What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on removing barriers to trade.

  2. 5 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 5 Sept 2024

    Answer published

    The Government is committed to improving the UK's trade and investment relationship with the European Union (EU). Only a few days ago I met the German Ambassador, and I recently has the pleasure of meeting with my Italian counterpart. The Secretary of Sta...

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