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Trade agreements are negotiated by the national governments, though the topics covered are likely to include those for which responsibility lies with devolved authorities. This is an issue faced across the world given that those topics now extend far beyond tariff reduction and can see regulations bound by treaty. In the UK devolved government responsibilities affected are likely to include agriculture, services provision such as professional qualifications, and public procurement, but many more such as Scotland’s minimum alcohol pricing could be an issue.

In this session the Trade and Business Commission will hear from those with expertise on the relationship between Westminster and the devolved governments. We hope to hear about the dialogue over the last five years, the way Brexit and trade deals have affected the devolution settlements, and the extent to which there has been meaningful consultation. Looking forward there will also be a focus on what the relationship should look like for mutual benefit.