Written question asked by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Pitt-Watson (Labour) on Thursday, 30 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the reply by Lord Livermore on 14 July (HL Deb col 562), what legal advice they have received on the compatibility of a revised UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the UK's obligations under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal.
- Answer
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The UK and EU are committed to building a closer relationship and are negotiating agreements that will boost trade, enhance energy security and create opportunities for young people. The government takes all its international partnerships seriously and will ensure that UK-EU agreements are consistent with the UK’s wider international obligations.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL2217
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Legal opinion Trade agreements USA Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
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- 2026-07-30 16:10:04 +0100
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