Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rob Butler and Alan Mak

Thursday 2nd May 2024 Commons Chamber

[Alan Mak]

The hon. Gentleman and I both sit on the Tata transition board, which has a dedicated group to look at the welfare of contractors and supply chain partners. We will ensure that we support those people as much as the direct employees of Tata.

[Rob Butler (Aylesbury) (Con)]

One of the many benefits of Brexit has been our ability to take back control of our trade negotiations. The comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership is one of the most exciting, so will the Minister provide an update on the status of our accession to CPTPP?