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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Trade Agreements: USA

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States of America about restarting the Technology Prosperity Deal.

Answer

The United States is our close ally and tech partner, and we are committed to ensuring that bond delivers real benefits for hardworking people on both sides of the Atlantic.

As the Prime Minister has stated, we are in daily contact with all the key figures in the US administration. This includes regular discussions on resuming work on the Technology Prosperity Deal as quickly as we can, and to continue shaping the emerging technologies of the future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14482
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Trade agreements USA
Link
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