Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on future trade agreements and negotiations between the UK and non-EU countries caused by the UK remaining bound by the requirements of the EU's common commercial policy.

EU law (including the Common Commercial Policy) will apply in the UK during the Implementation Period. We have agreed with the EU that we will be able to negotiate, sign and ratify new trade deals during the Implementation Period.

As recognised in the Political Declaration, the UK’s future relationship with the EU will need to recognise the development of an independent UK trade policy.