14th Report - Scrutiny of international agreements: UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
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- 3 Feb 2026
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Select Committee · International Agreements Committee
UK-India Free Trade Agreement
Status: Open
Opened: 9 Sep 2025
1 report
Inquiry scope
Following the announcement of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, the International Agreements Committee is opening an inquiry investigating the impacts and implications of the FTA for the UK. Our inquiry will investigate the terms of the FTA, any potential benefits and disadvantages to the UK, and examine how key provisions will work for important sectors. It will also take into account the bilateral relationship and the broader geopolitical context.Reports
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2025 | Chris Bryant MP · Department for Business and Trade, Kate Thornley · Department for Business and Trade | View ↗ |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Barbara Mills KC · The Bar Council, John Cooke · Liberalisation of Trade in Services, Mickaël Laurans · Law Society, Professor Ingo Borchert · University of Sussex Business School | View ↗ |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Dr Chietigj Bajpaee · Chatham House, Dr Ganeshan Wignaraja · Overseas Development Institute, Professor Kate Sullivan De Estrada · Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, Oxford University | View ↗ |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Alessandro Marongiu · Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT), Paul Alger · UK Fabrics and Textiles, Professor Sangeeta Khorana · Aston University, William Bain · British Chambers of Commerce | View ↗ |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Dr. Mattia di Ubaldo · Department of Economics at University of Sussex, Sophie Hale · Resolution Foundation | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Alessandro Marongiu · Head of Trade Policy | Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) | 1 |
| Barbara Mills KC · Chair | The Bar Council | 1 |
| Chris Bryant MP · Minister for Trade | Department for Business and Trade | 1 |
| Dr Chietigj Bajpaee · Senior Research Fellow | Chatham House | 1 |
| Dr Ganeshan Wignaraja · Visiting Senior Fellow | Overseas Development Institute | 1 |
| Dr. Mattia di Ubaldo · Principal Research Fellow | Department of Economics at University of Sussex | 1 |
| John Cooke · Co-Chair | Liberalisation of Trade in Services | 1 |
| Kate Thornley · Chief Negotiator, UK-India Free Trade Agreement | Department for Business and Trade | 1 |
| Mickaël Laurans · Head of International | Law Society | 1 |
| Paul Alger · Director of International Business | UK Fabrics and Textiles | 1 |
| Professor Ingo Borchert · Professor of Economics | University of Sussex Business School | 1 |
| Professor Kate Sullivan De Estrada · Associate Professor in the International Relations of South Asia | Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, Oxford University | 1 |
| Professor Sangeeta Khorana · Professor of International Trade | Aston University | 1 |
| Sophie Hale · Principal Economist | Resolution Foundation | 1 |
| William Bain · Head of Trade | British Chambers of Commerce | 1 |
Meetings & visits
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| Date | Type | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · Room 2, Palace of Westminster | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · Room 1, Palace of Westminster | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · To be confirmed | |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · Virtual meeting | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · Room 4, Palace of Westminster |