Extract from committee stage (Commons) of the Trade Bill (Fifth sitting) - Jan 30

Wednesday, 31 January 2018 08:16

Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington) (Lab):...Based on my humble experience, I do not think we have the same kind of reputation for environmental safeguards as certain other countries—our history is weak in that area. One of the reasons for tabling the amendment was to ensure that those sorts of standards are included, and that we are putting that forward for our own protection, as well as the offensive interests of other Governments. The Minister may have a different view from mine. I...Request free trial