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Written question asked by Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 13 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 March 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, HCWS 316, on UK commitments at the World Trade organisation, whether the draft schedules that will be prepared will replicate the EU25, EU27 or EU28 schedules.

Answer

The UK goods and services schedules will be based on the most recent certified EU schedules, which is EU25 for goods, and EC12 for services. Since the schedules were certified the EU has entered into further WTO obligations, which we will also seek to replicate in our schedules.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67537
Session
2016-17
Related items
Subjects
Trade agreements World Trade Organization Brexit
Link
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