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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 2 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 February 2012. It was answered by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 February 2012 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what his plans are for the ratification of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.
Answer

The UK signed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement on 26 January 2012. The agreement is currently with the European Parliament with a vote on consent likely to take place towards late summer 2012. The UK intends to ratify the agreement in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94114; 540 c244W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk