Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the implications for her environment and rural affairs portfolio of CETA - The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada?
This is an example of one of the many trade deals with Third Countries negotiated by the EU.
Many customs duties between Europe and Canada will disappear as a result of this trade agreement. For example Europe will be able to export over 90% of its agricultural and food products to Canada duty-free.
This, alongside the fact that Canada will recognise the European Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is welcome news for our exporters and there may be opportunities to boost our Welsh lamb exports.
The deal also limits the quota of tariff reduced beef which can be imported. Beef entering the EU from Canada is limited to a tonnage equivalent to only 0. 6% of the continent's current consumption.
A Trade Development Visit to Toronto in September involved 14 Welsh food and drink companies. The visit provided companies with an insight into the Canadian market and opportunities to meet national buyers to secure new export business into this important market.