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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 September 2020. It was answered by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 September 2020 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Trade Agreements: Mauritius

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in negotiating a deal on future trade relations with the government of Mauritius.

Answer

The United Kingdom concluded negotiations and signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) states in January 2019. Mauritius is a member of ESA and one of the signatory states. This agreement will provide preferential trading arrangements for both the United Kingdom and Mauritius once it has entered into force.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7784
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Mauritius Trade agreements
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk