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Recommendation 8
8
Not Addressed
Ensure adequate time for a full House of Commons debate on the Economic Prosperity Deal.
Recommendation
Given the significance of the Economic Prosperity Deal for UK trade policy, the Government must ensure that time is made available in the House of Commons for a full debate on a substantive motion. (Recommendation, Paragraph 53) National and Sectoral Impact of the General Terms of the Economic Prosperity Deal
Government Response Summary
The government lists past ministerial statements and pledges to keep Parliament informed on EPD developments, asserting that any final agreement will be scrutinised in line with established procedures, but it does not commit to holding a full debate on a substantive motion.
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
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.