Trade and Agriculture Commission and Trade Remedies Authority Debate
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Baroness Hayman
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Trade and Agriculture Commission and Trade Remedies Authority
Baroness Hayman Excerpts(3 years, 6 months ago)
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Lord Grimstone of Boscobel (Con)
My Lords, current plans are for the TRA to have 129 posts. Currently, more than 75% are filled within the TRID. I am certain that there are enough resources and the authority will be able to undertake the duties given to it.
Baroness Hayman (CB)
My Lords, during our debates in Committee on the Trade Bill, Ministers have resisted making amendments to align trade policy and agreements with our environmental and climate obligations in the Bill. They have, however, assured us of
“the Government’s commitment to addressing the global environmental challenges that we face.”—[Official Report, 13/10/20; col. 1068]
What mechanisms will they put in place to ensure that the TRA and the Secretary of State receive appropriate advice on climate and environmental considerations? Will there, for example, be consultation with the Committee on Climate Change?
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel (Con)
My Lords, the Government take their responsibility towards climate change and net zero extremely conscientiously. I can reassure the noble Baroness that we take advice from and consult all those bodies as appropriate when we are considering FTAs.