Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 20
20
Accepted
Sustained political attention and resourcing critical for effective CETA implementation and barrier reduction.
Conclusion
Implementation of CETA is critical to success of the deal and real benefits for UK businesses and growth in the UK economy. Tariff reductions and legal commitments alone will not translate into increased exports or investment 78 unless they are supported by effective delivery. The Committee sees CETA as a starting point for further barrier reductions. The Agreement should be treated as a floor, not a ceiling. There needs to be sustained political attention, sufficient resourcing, clear accountability within Government, and active regulatory engagement with India to continue to reduce barriers to trade. The Committee will monitor the Government’s implementation of the Agreement on an ongoing basis. (Conclusion, Paragraph 109)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states that the Trade Minister is responsible for trade policy and exports and has ministerial responsibility for ensuring FTA implementation is resourced and delivered. They also mention that DBT has teams and a program to ensure businesses can leverage the FTA, including outreach to over 7,000 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 ↗