Business leaders and MPs join forces to examine Brexit trade deals
Cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission aims to provide “independent scrutiny” of trade deals in the manner of a select committee
12 April 2021 • 9:43am
MPs and business leaders have joined forces to create a new body that will examine UK–EU trading relations and British trade deals with the rest of the world, as officials continue talks aimed at resolving issues with the Northern Ireland protocol.
The cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission, which launches on Monday, is co-convened by Labour MP Hilary Benn and Virgin chairman Peter Norris.
It will aim to provide “independent scrutiny” of UK trade deals, taking evidence from expert witnesses and the public in the style of a parliamentary select committee.
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