Question to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that guarantees on human rights form part of future trade negotiations with the Government of Hong Kong after the UK leaves the EU.
The U.K. agreed a Strategic Dialogue with Hong Kong in 2017. As part of this, we are exploring with HK a range of ambitious options for our future trade relationship.
The UK has long supported the promotion of our values globally and this will continue as we leave the EU. We are committed to upholding the UK’s high standards and we are exploring all options in the design of future trade and investment agreements, including possible human rights provisions.