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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 November 2016. It was answered by Lord Price (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


World Trade Organisation

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the future relationship between the UK and the World Trade Organisation following the UK's withdrawal from the EU.

Answer

The UK is a founding Member of the World Trade Organisation in its own right. We will update the terms of our membership as necessary and will work closely with other members to minimise disruption to our trading relationships.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2954
Session
2016-17
Related items
World Trade Organisation
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
World Trade Organization Brexit
Link
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