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Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Thursday, 22 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership: Malaysia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of Malaysia’s compliance with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Articles 19.3 and 19.4.

Answer

The UK and Malaysia have a strong trading and investment relationship. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will support shared ambitions to remove barriers to trade and create new opportunities for business and investors. CPTPP has high environmental, labour and other standards. Its rules commit members to, for example, having a minimum wage and allowing freedom of association. The agreement includes a comprehensive labour chapter that intends to ensure parties protect and enforce labour rights, improve working conditions, and strengthen cooperation on labour issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38167
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Malaysia Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk