Question follow-through · 59722

Colombia: Fungicides

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with his Colombian counterpart on the potential impact of the mancozeb ban on (a) bilateral trade and (b) regional stability.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
13 Jun 2025
Target answer date
17 Jun 2025
Answer
23 Jun 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 13 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with his Colombian counterpart on the potential impact of the mancozeb ban on (a) bilateral trade and (b) regional stability.

  2. 17 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 23 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    The decision to withdraw the use of mancozeb in Great Britain does not immediately affect imports. The UK Government recognises the importance that bilateral trade between the UK and Colombia plays in boosting growth and ensuring regional stability. The U...

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