Written questions

Beef: USA

Commons · Question 51844 · Tabled 13 May 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 20 May 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with his US counterpart on the import of hormone-treated beef into the UK.

Answer

Answered by Douglas Alexander, 20 May 2025

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade engages regularly with the US. On 8 May, we announced a landmark economic deal with the US, making the UK the first country to reach an agreement with President Trump.We have agreed new reciprocal market acces...