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Written question asked by Jonathan Reynolds (Labour) on Thursday, 14 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

World Trade Organisation: Electronic Commerce

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether it is her Department's policy to support the renewal of the WTO e-commerce moratorium beyond 2024.

Answer

My Department supports the renewal of the WTO e-commerce moratorium. We are working with WTO Members and interested stakeholders to deliver this outcome at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference. The moratorium underpins global digital trade and provides certainty that electronic transmissions will not be subject to customs duties. My Department is clear that we support a permanent prohibition of such duties, as outlined in our Digital Trade Objectives and the G7 Digital Trade Principles developed under the 2021 UK Presidency.

My Department is also committed to agreeing rules against customs duties on electronic transmissions in the UK’s bilateral trade agreements.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
199564
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Electronic commerce World Trade Organization
Link
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