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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

India Trade Negotiations: Update

12 May 2022 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Berwick-upon-Tweed

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • Anne-Marie Trevelyan provides an update on the third round of UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
  • The government will continue to negotiate towards a comprehensive deal.
  • The proposed deal is worth 24.3 billion in trade between the UK and India.

Issue summary

Anne-Marie Trevelyan provides an update on the third round of UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Action requested

No specific action requested, but the government will continue to negotiate and keep Parliament informed of progress towards a comprehensive deal worth £24.3 billion in trade between the nations.

Key facts

  • The third round of UK-India FTA negotiations took place from April 25 to May 6.
  • Talks focused on draft treaty text across 23 policy areas over 60 sessions.
  • The fourth round is scheduled for June 2022.
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