Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the number of new institutions that the UK will need to create to mirror the terms of existing trade agreements negotiated by the EU after the UK leaves the EU.

The Government is seeking continuity for business, investors and consumers in relation to existing EU free trade agreements and other EU preferential arrangements.

To this end, we have introduced legislation to Parliament which will put in place the necessary legal powers and structures to enable us to effectively transition existing trade agreements. This will ensure the UK is ready for exit, providing continuity for individuals, businesses, and international trading partners.