Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update following Round 10 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland

24 March 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government provided an update on the tenth round of negotiations towards an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland.
  • No specific action is requested by the government in the statement.
  • The government commits to continuing negotiations and keeping Parliament informed of progress.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the tenth round of negotiations towards an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland.

Action requested

No specific action is requested; the government commits to continuing negotiations and will keep Parliament updated on progress, ensuring alignment with national interests and high standards across sectors, including protections for the NHS.

Key facts

  • The tenth round of negotiations took place in Geneva between 9 and 13 March 2026.
  • Switzerland is the UK's 10th largest trading partner, worth £49.0 billion over four quarters ending Q3 2025 (ONS).
  • The current agreement supports 130,000 UK services jobs in finance, consultancy and legal sectors, transport, and other key sectors (OECD trade in employment database).
  • Services account for over 60% of UK trade with Switzerland.
  • Discussions covered services and investment, telecommunications, digital trade, intellectual property rights, and goods market access.
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