Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 15
15
Acknowledged
Tariff liberalisation risks limited utilisation and increased competitive pressures for some UK sectors.
Conclusion
Tariff liberalisation under the Agreement is commercially meaningful for key UK exports. However, long staging periods, complex rules of origin and administrative burdens risk limiting utilisation, particularly among SMEs. The Committee notes that some sectors, including textiles, ceramics and potentially dairy, may face increased competitive pressures as a result of the Agreement. (Conclusion, Paragraph 98)
Government response summary AI-generated
HM Government will continue to update Parliament regularly on preparation, utilisation, and tariff preference uptake, will work with industry and the Government of India on concerns raised, and will establish clear and continuous feedback loops with UK businesses.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 17 April 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗