Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 18 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 2024. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will have discussions with the Leader of the House on allocating time for debate on a substantive motion relating to the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership ahead of the conclusion of the statutory 21 sitting day period for which the treaty is laid before Parliament.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to effective scrutiny of its trade agenda and has put in place a comprehensive framework for scrutiny of free trade agreements (FTAs). This includes a commitment to seek to hold a general debate on a new FTA where one is requested by the relevant Select Committee, subject to parliamentary time being available.
The scheduling of parliamentary business is not a matter for the Department for Business and Trade.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 19156
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
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- 2024-03-26 15:07:28 +0000
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