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Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2025. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 29 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Africa: Free Trade

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to co-ordinate the Africa Approach with the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Answer

The Government's new Africa Approach was the subject of extensive consultation with African countries, multilateral institutions and others. The priorities set out in the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) reflect the feedback received during that consultation process, a summary of which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-new-approach-to-africa-summary-of-consultation


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100537
Session
2024-26
Related items
The UK’s new approach to Africa
Monday, 15 December 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Africa Free trade
Link
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