© 2020 – 2023 AEA3 WEB | AEAƎ United Kingdom News
AEA3 WEB | AEAƎ United Kingdom News
News

UK ministers gain power to allow lower-standard food imports

Trade bill vote rejects Lords amendment giving MPs greater scrutiny of trade deals

Ministers will be able to approve the import of animal and agricultural products of a lower standard than currently permitted in the UK, after attempts to amend the trade bill failed.

The government has repeatedly vowed not to allow the import of chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef, but has refused to sign those pledges into law.

Continue reading…

Related posts

Japan v Croatia: World Cup 2022 last 16 – live

AEA3

Lex Greensill had no contract for No 10 job, MPs are told

AEA3

Allegra Stratton to be Boris Johnson’s TV spokeswoman

AEA3

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This