Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Paragraph: 42
In contrast, a ‘No deal’ scenario would result in tariffs when exporting Welsh goods to...
Conclusion
In contrast, a ‘No deal’ scenario would result in tariffs when exporting Welsh goods to the EU. This could have a more negative effect on key sectors of the Welsh economy compared to the rest of the UK. We are deeply concerned about the impact of a no-deal scenario on industries in Wales that are heavily reliant on exports to the EU such as manufacturing, agriculture and services. We do not accept that a no- deal would be a ‘good outcome’ for Wales and that a so-called ‘Australian style deal’ is almost as good as the deal the UK is trying to strike with the EU.
Paragraph Reference:
42
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
• The Time Is Running Out campaign ran until the end of December and was augmented in Wales by webinars and roundtable events ran by the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales delivered with representatives from the Welsh business community (see response to recommendation 3). • Since the end of the Transition Period the Government has supported businesses adapting to the new trading arrangements through our transition pages on GOV.UK, export helplines, subject-specific webinars with policy experts and offering businesses support via the Government’s network of 300 international trade advisers. • The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales continues to support the Government-wide campaigns and engagement on trading with the EU post- transition—including as part of the UK-wide Keep Your Business Moving campaign and New Rules Are Here messaging. We want to ensure that as many Welsh businesses as possible are adapting successfully to the new arrangements and trading smoothly with partners in the EU. The Office is continuing to discuss the operation of the TCA with businesses in Wales through set-piece events (such as roundtable meetings) and through specific one-to-one engagement to resolve any issues.