Source · Select Committees · Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee
Recommendation 20
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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
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 April 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗