UK: The Trade Bill continues its committee stage, the first chance for line-by-line scrutiny, in the Lords on Monday 4 February

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Members are expected to discuss future partnerships with the European Union, the continuation of trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland and the tripartite agreement on the movement of horses overseas.

Lords committee stage day three: Wednesday 30 January

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Members discussed a range of topics, including the provision of trade agreement impact assessments, establishment of a Committee on Trade Agreements and participation in the Common Transit Convention.

A further day of committee stage is scheduled for Monday 4 February.

Lords committee stage day two: Wednesday 23 January

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Members discussed a range of subjects including international and free trade agreements, participation in negotiating an Environmental Goods Agreement and judicial systems in trade disputes.

Lords committee stage day one: Monday 21 January

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Members discussed the impact on government procurement and implementation of international trade agreements.

There was one division (vote) on a proposed change (amendment) that put in place a condition on the bill continuing to report stage.

Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) proposed an amendment that the committee’s report is not received until the government has presented to both Houses proposals for a process for making international trade agreements once the UK is in a position to do so independently of the EU, including roles for Parliament and the devolved legislatures and administrations in relation to both a negotiating mandate and a final agreement.

243 members were in favour of this amendment, with 208 against, and so the change was made.

This change means that the bill will complete its committee stage in the Lords but not progress to report stage until the government’s proposals are received.

Lords second reading: Tuesday 11 September

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Baroness Meyer (Conservative), made her maiden speech.

Members discussed a range of subjects covered by the bill including border arrangements in Northern Ireland, continued participation in the European medicines regulatory network and Free Trade Agreements.

Trade Bill summary

This bill aims to:

• Ensure the UK can implement any procurement obligations arising from the UK becoming a member of the Agreement of Government Procurement (GPA) in its own right.
• Assist with the implementation of UK trade agreement with assisting partner countries.
• Establish a new body, the Trade Remedies Authority.
• Allow HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to collect information confirming the number of exporters of goods and services in the UK.
• Establish a date sharing gateway between HMRC and other public and private bodies.

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