House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Republic of Korea Trade Negotiations Update
08 February 2024 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Greg Hands Con Chelsea and Fulham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The first round of UK-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement negotiations took place in January.
- HM Government commits to keeping Parliament informed as negotiations progress.
- Any trade deal will uphold high environmental and labour protections and maintain exclusivity for the NHS.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the first round of UK-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations which took place in January.
Action requested
No specific action is requested, but HM Government commits to keeping Parliament informed as negotiations continue and highlights that any deal will adhere to high environmental and labour protections while maintaining NHS exclusivity.
Key facts
- The first round of UK-Republic of Korea FTA negotiations took place in January.
- Negotiations cover 17 policy areas over 22 sessions.
- Second round of negotiations is due in March 2024.
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