5th Report: Brexit and trade: implications for Wales

The government response details engagement and webinar events conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales, which does not address the recommendation for DIT to finalise governance arrangements or a concordat by January 2021.

The government's response details funding and plans for new border infrastructure and inland facilities in Wales to meet future control requirements, but does not address the Committee's concern about Welsh businesses' awareness or preparedness for new trading arrangements.

The government's response did not address the committee's observations about the importance of a zero-tariffs, zero-quotas trade deal with the EU for the Welsh economy, instead focusing on the Border Operating Model and inland border facilities.

The government's response describes campaigns and support initiatives for Welsh businesses adapting to new trading arrangements post-transition period, but does not directly address the committee's stated concerns about the impact of a hypothetical 'no-deal' scenario on the Welsh economy.

The government states it does not plan to publish Wales-specific impact assessments for trade agreements, referring to broader UK assessments, but does not address the recommendation to work on minimising non-tariff barriers or provide mitigation proposals for a no-deal scenario.

The government's response focuses on promoting Welsh produce and securing new market access through FTAs, but does not address the committee's concerns about the readiness of Welsh ports, infrastructure capacity, or potential delays at Holyhead for new customs processes.

The government's response discusses ongoing trade talks with the US and efforts to facilitate lamb exports, completely failing to address the recommendation regarding the readiness of Welsh and UK ports for trade with the EU.

The government's response discusses the Trade and Agriculture Commission and its engagement with Welsh agricultural stakeholders, failing to address the committee's observation about potential congestion and delays at Welsh ports and implications for logistics chains.

The government's response discusses maintaining food safety standards and national sovereignty in trade agreements, but does not address the recommendation to redouble efforts on border infrastructure readiness or maintain ongoing dialogue with the EU.

The government provided a generic introductory statement acknowledging the report and thanking the Committee, but did not specifically address the Committee's welcome of the UK-Japan trade agreement or the level of consultation.

The government provides a general opening statement acknowledging the report and stating it has considered the recommendations, but this response does not address the specific recommendation to maintain and build upon an approach for future FTAs.

The government's response was a boilerplate acknowledgement of the committee's report and did not address the specific conclusion about the positive impact of protected geographical indicators for Welsh products in the UK-Japan FTA.

The government provided a general introductory statement for the report response and did not address the committee's specific observation about US trade negotiations.