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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership: update

11 January 2024

Proposing MP
Greg Hands Con
Chelsea and Fulham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the commencement of a public engagement period to gather views from stakeholders regarding the General Review of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Action Requested

The government is inviting businesses, individuals, and other interested parties to provide their views during a 6-week public engagement period from January 11 to February 22, 2024. Additionally, a report on the UK's accession protocol has been laid before Parliament under Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020.

Key Facts

  • The UK signed its Accession Protocol to CPTPP on July 16, 2023.
  • The agreement will cover 15% of global GDP based on 2022 data.
  • The first General Review of the agreement is set to begin in 2024.
  • The public engagement period runs from January 11 to February 22, 2024.
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