Oral Answers to Questions

Catherine West Excerpts

Thursday 22nd February 2018 Commons Chamber

[Dr Fox]

I would hope that our trade envoys, along with our posts in those various African countries, would understand the value that increased intra-African trade can bring both to those countries and in increased opportunities for UK exporters.

[Catherine West (Hornsey and Wood Green) (Lab)]

2. What estimate his Department has made of the number of new institutions required to replicate the terms of existing trade agreements with the EU after the UK leaves the EU.

[The Minister for Trade Policy (Greg Hands)]

The Government are committed to seeking continuity in our trading arrangements to minimise disruption to businesses, consumers and our trading partners. We will ensure that the institutional provisions of existing agreements are met as the UK begins to operate its independent trade policy.

[Catherine West]

What parliamentary shared goals do the Government have in mind for the new arrangements that will come into place?