UK-India Free Trade Agreement 2022-06-16
2022-06-16
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The MP inquired about the progress and assessment of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement.
What recent assessment has her Department made of the progress of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement?
Talks with India continue to be positive, and on Monday we welcomed Indian officials to London for the fourth round of negotiations. An FTA offers the opportunity to deepen our already strong relationship, which was worth over £24 billion last year.
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The assessment requested is not provided in detail.
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The MP questioned the importance of a well-functioning legal system that respects human rights in free trade negotiations with India, referring to his constituent Jagtar Singh Johal's case.
The Republic of India has a respected independent legal system. What importance do the Minister and the Government place on a well-functioning legal system that respects human rights and the dignity of the individual when progressing free trade negotiations with states such as the Republic of India? The Secretary of State will be aware of my constituent, Jagtar Singh Johal.
Her Majesty's Government are committed to working with the Government of India to resolve longstanding and complex consular cases such as this. The Foreign Secretary met the hon. Gentleman and the family of his constituent on 9 June, and she committed to continuing to raise those concerns with the Indian authorities.
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The specific importance placed by the government on a functioning legal system was not clearly addressed.
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