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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 28 March 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 April 2019. It was answered by Baroness Fairhead (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 April 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Trade Agreements: Nigeria

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in agreeing a new trade agreement with Nigeria.

Answer

When we leave the EU, we will provide the same level of preferential access to Nigeria. The Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Act enables the UK to put in place a UK trade preferences scheme for developing countries, including Nigeria.

A trade agreement between the EU and 16 West African States has been signed by almost all the parties, but it is not currently in force. Therefore, as no agreement is currently being implemented, the UK is not transitioning this agreement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14908
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Trade agreements Nigeria
Link
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