House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update following round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland
30 October 2024 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Douglas Alexander Lab Co-op Lothian East
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Key points
- Update on the fifth round of negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Switzerland
- The government will continue to work towards delivering economically beneficial outcomes in the FTA
- Round 6 of negotiations is scheduled to take place in Switzerland early in 2025
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on the fifth round of negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Switzerland.
Action requested
The government will continue to work towards delivering economically beneficial outcomes in the FTA, with Round 6 scheduled to take place in Switzerland early in 2025. The government also commits to updating Parliament on progress as negotiations proceed.
Key facts
- Talks took place between 14 and 18 October 2024.
- Total trade between the UK and Switzerland was worth £50.8 billion in 2023.
- Round 6 is expected to take place in Switzerland early in 2025.
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