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Uncertainty during trade agreement ratification risks delaying commercial decisions for UK businesses.
Conclusion
The Committee notes evidence that uncertainty during the ratification period risks delaying commercial decisions, particularly in sectors where tariff reductions under the Agreement are commercially significant. Given the absence of provisional application, timely ratification and clear communication on implementation timelines will be critical to minimising disruption for UK businesses. (Conclusion, Paragraph 87) 77
Government Response Summary
HM Government will continue to update Parliament regularly on preparation, utilisation, and tariff preference uptake and will endeavour to publish provisional data on utilisation rates within the first year.
Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
Acknowledged
HM Government will continue to update Parliament regularly—through written statements, committees, and scrutiny processes – on preparation, utilisation, and tariff preference uptake. As with previous UK FTAs, we will also endeavour to publish provisional data on utilisation rates within the first year after entry into force - subject to information provision from Indian customs.
Source
Committee
Business and Trade Committee
Report
12th Report - UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
21 Jan 2026
HC 996
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.4 yrs
Report published
21 Jan 2026