Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Accepted
Set out a clear timetable for parliamentary scrutiny and stakeholder engagement of implementing measures.
Recommendation
We further recommend that the Government set out, in advance of ratification, a clear timetable for parliamentary scrutiny and stakeholder engagement and of any implementing measures, so that Members and affected sectors can assess the implications of the deal before it comes into force. (Recommendation, Paragraph 52)
Government Response Summary
The government states it has already provided updates to Parliament through statements and will continue to keep the House informed. It affirms that any final agreement will be subject to parliamentary scrutiny in line with established procedures, but does not commit to setting out a clear timetable in advance of ratification.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The previous Secretary of State for Business and Trade delivered statements to the House regarding UK-US trade on 2 April, 12 May and 18 June, and the previous Minister for Trade delivered a statement on 8 May. The current Minister for Trade laid a statement on 13 October. We will continue to keep the House fully informed on EPD developments along with the expected economic outcomes of the final deal. As Ministers have consistently made clear, any final agreement for the EPD will be scrutinised by Parliament in line with established procedures.