Written question asked by Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 17 July 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 July 2023. It was answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative) on Monday, 31 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether, under the provisions of the Windsor Framework, Northern Ireland will be able to participate fully and on the same basis as other parts of the UK in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade arrangements.

Answer: We have provided for the application of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to all four parts of the UK, which includes Northern Ireland. CPTPP also takes into account the effects of the Windsor Framework by allowing the United Kingdom to take measures under the Windsor Framework designed to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland and to protect the peace process. Manufacturers and exporters in Northern Ireland will benefit from CPTPP in the same way as exporters in England, Scotland and Wales.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL9421
Session: 2022-23
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Northern Ireland Manufactured goods Standards Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
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