4 Acknowledged

While the potential for increased agri-food exports from the UK-Australia FTA deal appears modest, the...

Recommendation
While the potential for increased agri-food exports from the UK-Australia FTA deal appears modest, the UK Government must support the food and farming industry to take maximum advantage of the opportunities that do exist. We welcome the Government’s plans to develop a network of agri-food trade attachés to support the industry in exporting its high-quality products around the world.
Government Response Summary
The government states its commitment to supporting the agri-food sector to increase the value of UK exports and is embracing fast-growing markets, citing the UK's accession to the CPTPP as an example.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
The Government is committed to supporting the agri-food sector to significantly increase the value of UK exports. The Government is embracing fast-growing markets to ensure that the UK’s food and drink producers have more opportunities to sell their produce and can grow their future exports. For example the UK is currently in the process of acceding
Source
Committee Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Inquiry Australia FTA: Food and Agriculture
Report First report - Australia FTA: Food and Agriculture 17 Jun 2022 HC 23
View on Parliament website
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.0 yrs
Report published 17 Jun 2022