Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Monday, 12 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. It was answered by Ranil Jayawardena (Conservative) on Monday, 19 April 2021 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.
Trade Agreements
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, which issues in (a) trade policy and (b) ongoing trade negotiations require the coordination of cross-Government positions with the support of the Minister of State in the Cabinet Office, Lord Frost.
- Answer
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My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has appointed my noble Friend Lord Frost as Minister of State for the Cabinet Office where he will lead the United Kingdom’s institutional and strategic relationship with the European Union and help secure the benefits of Brexit.
The Department for International Trade will work closely with Lord Frost and the Cabinet Office to maximise the benefits to the United Kingdom, both from her trade deal with the EU, and her newly independent trade policy. HM Government will continue to provide support for businesses to adapt to the United Kingdom’s new trading arrangements with the EU.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 178923
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Policy Trade agreements Departmental coordination Cabinet Office Frost, Lord
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- 2021-04-19 18:41:57 +0100
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