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Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Thursday, 19 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 January 2017. It was answered by Mark Garnier (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


World Trade Organisation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Written Statement of 5 December 2016, HCWS316 on the UK's commitments at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), what assessment he has made of the effect of the draft WTO schedules on the cost efficiency of the UK toy manufacturing industry.

Answer

As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement, we will draft schedules which replicate as far as possible our current obligations. The Government seeks to ensure continuity for business as we leave the EU.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60782
Session
2016-17
Related items
Subjects
Manufacturing industries Toys and games World Trade Organization
Link
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