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.
9 Recommendations
2 Conclusions
1 Report
2 Oral sessions
2 Events
Activity timeline 4 events
25 Nov
2021
Report published
4 Aug
2021
Report published
22 Jul
2021
Oral evidence
15 Jul
2021
Oral evidence
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
1 result
Clear
3 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Third Report - Implications of the…
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
The government clarifies the specific volume thresholds and safeguard duties for beef and sheep meat that would trigger agricultural safeguards in years 11-15 after the agreement comes into force. However, it does not explain how it intends to work with the Welsh Government on a coherent trade strategy.
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Government Response AI assessment · 11 of 9 classified
Accepted 2
Accepted in Part 1
Deferred 1
Not Addressed 7
Total 9 recs + 2 conclusions