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Publication of report pursuant to Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 on the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

25 November 2025

Proposing MP
Chris Bryant Lab
Rhondda and Ogmore
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement signed on July 24, 2025, which aims to boost trade between the two countries.

Action Requested

The Minister has laid a Report before Parliament under Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020, seeking ratification of the UK-India trade deal through the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010. The Government seeks full Parliamentary scrutiny to bring this agreement into force as soon as possible.

Key Facts

  • The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was signed on 24 July 2025.
  • The trade deal is expected to increase UK GDP by £4.8bn annually.
  • Bilateral trade between the UK and India could grow by up to £25.5bn per year in the long run.
  • The Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC), Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) provided independent advice for the Report.
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