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Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 17 December 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 January 2021. It was answered by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 January 2021 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Trade Agreements: Africa

Question

Her Majesty's Government what assessments they have made of the impact of bilateral agreements with African countries falling outside the UN category of Least Developed Countries.

Answer

UK Ministers and officials regularly engage with the African Union on a range of trade related issues, including our support for the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Furthermore, our Parliamentary Reports published alongside signed continuity agreements contain detailed information about the volume of trade, composition of imports and exports, and wider economic impact of agreements. These reports are intended to aid businesses, consumers and parliamentarians in understanding any significant differences made to our trade relationship with partner countries and the reasons for any changes, and their impact.

We will continue to voluntarily lay these Parliamentary Reports, with Explanatory Memoranda, alongside agreements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11579
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Africa Trade agreements
Link
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