One-off session on the implications for Wales of the UK/AUS FTA

The government states that DIT already publishes scoping and impact assessments that analyze potential impacts on the nations and regions of the UK, without committing to the requested Wales-specific impact assessment with more detail on short-term and sectoral impacts.

The government response discusses DIT's extensive engagement with Devolved Administrations on international trade policy, but does not address the recommendation to respond to the report of the first Trade and Agriculture Commission.

The government response discusses the Trade and Agriculture Commission's (TAC) role and advisory process as defined by relevant legislation, but does not address the recommendation regarding the inclusion of a member with direct experience of the agricultural and regulatory landscape of Wales.

The government's response is completely unrelated to the recommendation, discussing a 'Commission' and the 'regulatory landscape of the UK' instead of increasing Agriculture and Food Counsellors.

The government response details DIT's initiatives to promote British and Northern Irish agriculture, food, and drink exports, but does not address the committee's welcoming conclusion about new mobility arrangements with Australia.

The government outlines its existing extensive engagement structures with the Devolved Administrations on trade agreements, but does not commit to specific actions for working directly with the agri-food sector to provide skills and support.

The government's response discusses DIT's engagement structures and collaboration with Devolved Administrations on international trade policy, but does not directly address the committee's welcome of a specific parliamentary scrutiny commitment.