Scope
The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, published in March 2021, set out the Government’s strategy to align trade policy and foreign policy in order for the UK to achieve its strategic objectives. It also drew a direct link between trade liberalisation and the economic prosperity enjoyed by British citizens.
The Committee has launched an inquiry to examine the relationship between trade and foreign policy. It will specifically look at the extent to which Government should further its strategic objectives through trade agreements and, if so, the areas on which it should focus.
The Committee welcomes submissions on any of the questions in the call for evidence, by 5pm on Friday 11 February 2022.