Written question asked by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 20 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 2020 (named day). It was answered by Lord Hart of Tenby (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 2020 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Overseas Trade

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has been invited to attend the Department for International Trade's Ministerial Forum for Trade with the devolved administrations planned for January 2020.

Answer: DIT is establishing the Ministerial Forum for Trade to ensure that the views of the Devolved Administrations are taken into consideration as we establish our independent trade policy. Territorial Office Ministers will be invited to meetings of the Forum by the Chair, as appropriate, including the inaugural meeting. The Secretary of State for Wales attends a wide range of events and meetings to ensure that UKG policy delivers for Wales, including trade policy.

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