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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Thursday, 30 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 July 2016. It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 July 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Trade Agreements

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of the Government's (a) expertise and (b) capacity to carry out trade deals as a result of the outcome of the EU referendum.

Answer

The Cabinet Office has established a new unit to oversee arrangements for the UK’s exit from the EU, after we have triggered Article 50. Until then, the UK remains a full member of the EU. The Government is reviewing trade policy, although the direction of future UK trade policy would be a matter for the new administration to consider once a new Prime Minister has been appointed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41518
Session
2016-17
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Trade agreements Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk