Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 15
15
Deferred
Paragraph: 54
Proceed immediately with activating free trade agreement extension mechanisms for Crown Dependencies' compliance.
Conclusion
Extension mechanisms in several free trade agreements, including the CPTPP, have already been obtained by the UK Government. It is important to proceed with activating these mechanisms so that the approach can be tested and, if necessary, refined and improved. This should happen as soon as possible and the Department for Business and Trade and the Crown Dependencies should proceed immediately with the work necessary to ensure compliance.
Government Response Summary
The government responded by agreeing on the importance of early and regular engagement between departments and Crown Dependencies for UK policymaking, entirely failing to address the recommendation to activate existing extension mechanisms promptly.
Paragraph Reference:
54
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
16. The Government agrees with the Committee that working relationships between Government departments and the Crown Dependencies should be underpinned by early and regular engagement and consultation. This will help to ensure that the interests of the Crown Dependencies are taken into account in UK policymaking and legislation.