Written questions

Imports: Environment Protection

Commons · Question 4037 · Tabled 21 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 1 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to prevent UK manufacturers being undercut by imports produced under lower environmental standards.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 1 Jun 2026

The Government shares the public’s high regard for the UK’s environmental protections and has made clear we will not compromise on these. As set out in the Trade Strategy, this Government is committed to ensuring that our international trade, environment ...