§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in what ways the EU is proposing to improve South Africa's access to European markets; on what types of products he is seeking a reduction in customs duties; and if he will make a statement. [39851]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonThe EU is negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with South Africa which will cover substantially all trade, with no sectors excluded. We welcome this, and support a wide-ranging and liberal outcome. The Agreement should, over time, lead to the complete removal of tariffs for most South African exports to the EU; tariffs are likely to remain for a number of agricultural products.