PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Trade: Disease Control (13 May 2020)

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the relationship between (a) free trade, (b) porous borders and (c) the spread of highly contagious pandemics.

Asked by:
Sir John Hayes (Conservative)

Free trade has a vital role in addressing the immediate impact – and resolving the longer term effects – of this pandemic. This Department is working with our international partners to co-ordinate international strategy that will help protect and manage global supply of essential goods and services, including medical products.

Answered by:
Mr Ranil Jayawardena (Conservative)
21 May 2020