India: Trade Agreements
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the recently agreed trade agreement with India on Defence.
Answered by Maria Eagle
The landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India is a significant achievement which will strengthen the UK's economy. While the defence sector is not directly linked to the FTA, secondary benefits for Defence will include improved terms for advanced manufacturing, business mobility and stronger bilateral relations to drive forward a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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