Protectionism: Drugs and Food

(asked on 15th May 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will take steps to promote protectionism to reduce the UK's dependence on international trade for supplies of (a) medicines and (b) food.


Answered by
Ranil Jayawardena Portrait
Ranil Jayawardena
This question was answered on 26th May 2020

As set out in my previous answer to my Hon. Friend for South Holland and The Deepings on 21st May, UIN:46540, free trade has a vital role in addressing the immediate impact – and resolving the longer-term effects – of this pandemic. It is imperative that we keep our markets open to maintain the flow of essential goods and services, including medical products. Free trade is the best way to both back Britain’s businesses and make sure we have the supplies we need.

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