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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 14 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 September 2020. It was answered by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.

Trade Agreements: Japan

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how the draft trade agreement with Japan differs from that which the European Union already has in place with Japan.

Answer

The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement locks in the benefits of the EU-Japan deal, and goes even further in a number of areas, including;

  • Cutting-edge digital & data provisions,

  • Improved market access for UK financial services,

  • More generous rules of origin provisions for some goods, and

  • Opening the door for more British products to be protected in Japan by geographical indications.

We will publish a parliamentary report for the UK-Japan agreement prior to ratification, clearly highlighting areas where there are specific material differences between the EU Economic Partnership Agreement and this deal.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8065
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Japan Trade agreements
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk