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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – Entry into Force

02 September 2024 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Douglas Alexander Lab Co-op Lothian East

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK is set to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on December 15, 2024.
  • The entry into force of the UK's accession to CPTPP follows Peru's ratification of the Accession Protocol.
  • No specific action is requested in the statement.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the entry into force of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) for the UK by December 15, 2024.

Action requested

No specific action is requested. The statement informs about the timeline and processes related to the UK's accession to CPTPP and its expected entry into force on December 15, 2024, following Peru's ratification of the Accession Protocol.

Key facts

  • The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is set to enter into force for the UK by 15 December 2024.
  • Notification would follow the completion of relevant domestic procedures and occurs 60 days after all Parties and the UK have each notified the CPTPP Depositary, or a minimum of six Parties and the UK if within 15 months since signature.
  • Five other CPTPP Parties had already ratified before Peru, including Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, and Viet Nam.
  • The UK continues to work closely with remaining Parties who are completing their processes.
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