7 Not Addressed

The TAC must include at least one member who understands and has direct experience of...

Recommendation
The TAC must include at least one member who understands and has direct experience of the agricultural and regulatory landscape of Wales.
Government Response Summary
The government response discusses the Trade and Agriculture Commission's (TAC) role and advisory process as defined by relevant legislation, but does not address the recommendation regarding the inclusion of a member with direct experience of the agricultural and regulatory landscape of Wales.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
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 inform Parliamentarians as they scrutinise an FTA in advance of ratification, under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act (CRaG). This is in addition to the enhanced arrangements that the Government has put in place to inform parliamentary scrutiny.
Source
Committee Welsh Affairs Committee
Inquiry One-off session on the implications for Wales of the UK/AUS FTA
Report Third Report - Implications of the UK-Australia FTA for Wales 04 Aug 2021 HC 481
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Wales Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.0 yrs
Report published 04 Aug 2021