One-off session on the implications for Wales of the UK/AUS FTA

Welsh Affairs Committee Closed Non-inquiry session
Opened: 6 Jul 2021 Closed: 29 Nov 2021 Parliament page
The Welsh Affairs Committee is holding a one-off session to look at the implications for Wales of the UK/AUS Free Trade Agreement.
3 Recommendations
8 Conclusions
1 Report
2 Oral sessions
2 Events
Activity timeline 6 events
25 Nov
2021
Report published
4 Aug
2021
Report published
22 Jul
2021
Oral evidence
22 Jul
2021
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Virtual meeting
15 Jul
2021
Oral evidence
15 Jul
2021
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Virtual meeting
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
22 Jul 2021
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Oral evidence
Rt Hon Greg Hands MP · Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
15 Jul 2021
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Oral evidence
David Swales · Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Dmitry Grozoubinski · Geneva Trade Forum Dr Nick Fenwick · Farmers Union of Wales John Davies · National Farmers Union Cymru Sam Lowe · Centre for European Reform
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - Implications of the UK-Australia FTA for Wales HC 481 4 Aug 2021 11 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
11 results
1 Conclusion
Third Report - Implications of the…
We are satisfied that the UK Government has sufficiently engaged with the Welsh Government during...
We are satisfied that the UK Government has sufficiently engaged with the Welsh Government during the consultation phase for the UK-Australia free trade agreement. However, given that trade agreements overlap with areas of devolved competence, we suggest that the Welsh … Read more
Government Response
The UK Government is responsible for negotiating international trade agreements on behalf of all the constituent nations and regions in the UK. DIT recognises that modern trade agreements interact with … Read more
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2 Recommendation
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We welcome the UK Government’s commitment to including the impact on Wales in the impact...
We welcome the UK Government’s commitment to including the impact on Wales in the impact assessment for the UK-Australia FTA. However, we reiterate our previous recommendation that the UK Government should publish a Wales-specific impact assessment for free trade agreements … Read more
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3 Conclusion
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We are alert to the concerns of Welsh farmers that the gradual removal of tariffs...
We are alert to the concerns of Welsh farmers that the gradual removal of tariffs on Australian beef and lamb potentially poses a competitive threat. However, this is unlikely to manifest in the short term, and it is far from … Read more
Government Response
2 Third Special Report of Session 2021–22 British food and drink is the best in the world and as an independent trading nation we’re seizing new opportunities for British farmers … Read more
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4 Conclusion
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The UK Government should respond to the report of the first Trade and Agriculture Commission.
The UK Government should respond to the report of the first Trade and Agriculture Commission.
Government Response
We understand that the Welsh Government, and all Devolved Administrations (DAs), have a significant interest in international trade policy and DIT works closely with them to deliver policy that reflects … Read more
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5 Recommendation
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We are concerned that the statutory Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) is not yet operational...
We are concerned that the statutory Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) is not yet operational and we urge the UK Government to set up the TAC as soon as possible. The UK Government intends to allow the TAC to scrutinise … Read more
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6 Recommendation
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On establishing the statutory TAC, the UK Government should publish a statement clearly outlining the...
On establishing the statutory TAC, the UK Government should publish a statement clearly outlining the role of the TAC and the role that the TAC will play in feeding into Parliamentary scrutiny of FTAs. (Paragraph 31) Implications of the UK-Australia … Read more
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7 Conclusion
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The TAC must include at least one member who understands and has direct experience of...
The TAC must include at least one member who understands and has direct experience of the agricultural and regulatory landscape of Wales.
Government Response
The TAC’s role will be as debated and approved during the passage of the Trade Act 2021 and the Agriculture Act 2020. The TAC’s independent advice will be published to … Read more
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8 Conclusion
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Free trade agreements offer opportunities for Welsh businesses to export and we welcome that the...
Free trade agreements offer opportunities for Welsh businesses to export and we welcome that the UK-Australia FTA will result in the removal of tariffs for British exports. However, in order to maximise opportunities for Welsh farmers to export their goods … Read more
Government Response
The Commission collectively must have detailed knowledge of the regulatory landscape of the UK–this will come from the breadth of the membership. 4 Third Special Report of Session 2021–22
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9 Conclusion
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We welcome the commitments to new mobility arrangements that will make it easier for Welsh...
We welcome the commitments to new mobility arrangements that will make it easier for Welsh people to travel to and work in Australia.
Government Response
The Department for International Trade prioritises the promotion of British and Northern Irish Agriculture, Food and Drink overseas. Significant numbers of trade promotion staff work globally in embassies and consulates … Read more
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10 Conclusion
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We welcome the Agreement in Principle reached between the UK and Australian governments and await...
We welcome the Agreement in Principle reached between the UK and Australian governments and await the final text of the free trade agreement (FTA). However, while the UK-Australia FTA is unlikely to have a significant impact on Wales in the … Read more
Government Response
The UK Government is responsible for negotiating international trade agreements on behalf of all the constituent nations and regions in the UK. DIT recognises that modern trade agreements interact with … Read more
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11 Conclusion
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We welcome the UK Government’s commitment to allow three months for parliamentary scrutiny between the...
We welcome the UK Government’s commitment to allow three months for parliamentary scrutiny between the publication of the final text of the agreement and laying the text before the House. We will continue to scrutinise the impacts of this and … Read more
Government Response
We understand that the Welsh Government, and all Devolved Administrations (DAs), have a significant interest in international trade policy and DIT works closely with them to deliver policy that reflects … Read more
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