Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Sunderland and Felicity Buchan

Thursday 15th April 2021 Commons Chamber

[James Sunderland (Bracknell) (Con)]

What steps she is taking to promote professional business services in free trade agreements.

[Felicity Buchan (Kensington) (Con)]

What steps she is taking to promote professional business services in free trade agreements.

[The Minister for Trade Policy (Greg Hands)]

The UK is a world leader in professional business services and the second biggest exporter of PBS globally, with a trade surplus of £33 billion in 2018. To support this important and diverse sector, we are seeking ambitious FTA commitments in cross-cutting areas like mobility and digital, as well as tackling specific behind-the-border regulatory barriers such as recognition and professional qualifications.