Government objectives in trade negotiations deposited in the House of Commons library Procedures
A step of type Business step.
The Government can choose to publish a comprehensive set of documents setting out the UK’s strategic approach for negotiations between the UK and its trading partner. In line with commitments to scrutiny and transparency, these documents may be deposited in the House libraries.
There are 2 procedures.
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CRaG Treaty pre-laying scrutiny
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Treaties subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010
A treaty may be ratified if the Commons does not resolve against ratification within 21 sitting days. A Minister may extend this period. If the Commons resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement in disagreement, following which the Commons may consider for a further 21 sitting days. Even if the Lords resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement that the treaty be ratified. A Minister may determine a treaty be ratified without it being laid before Parliament.