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Trade Deals: Parliamentary Scrutiny

Proceeding contribution from Anthony Mangnall (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 12 October 2022. It occurred during Debate on Trade Deals: Parliamentary Scrutiny.

The right hon. Gentleman caught me from a surprise angle here. I do not know exactly what is in the India trade agreement, other than the rumours that have been reported. Our discussions about it have very much been on the basis of speculation rather than the reality of it. In all seriousness, if that is the case, it is something that we need to look at further.

There is value in ensuring that we get this issue right. We can improve the system, improve the value of trade agreements and ensure that there is greater buy-in from Members of Parliament. I hope the Minister will understand where I am coming from. I am not attacking the Government’s agenda, and I am not attacking the trade deals we are signing; I am merely asking that Back Benchers are given an opportunity to have their day in Parliament to discuss these very important trade agreements.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
720 c150WH 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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