Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Flynn and Neale Hanvey

Thursday 3rd September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen South) (SNP)]

What progress she made on the Government’s trade and investment priorities during recent discussions with her Japanese counterpart.

[Neale Hanvey (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) (SNP)]

What progress she made on the Government’s trade and investment priorities during recent discussions with her Japanese counterpart.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Trade (Graham Stuart)]

Direct talks on the UK-Japan FTA between Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State took place on 6 and 7 August, and I am pleased to say that they reached consensus on the major elements. We are in the final stage of negotiations and are optimistic about reaching an agreement in the coming weeks. Both sides are committed to a deal coming into force by the end of this year.