Trade is a reserved policy competence and it is the role of UK Government to lead on negotiations over future trade agreements. Depending on how deep their provisions, new trade agreements may have direct implications for devolved policy areas. The devolved administrations therefore should be routinely consulted in the development of UK-wide trade strategies.

Trade is a reserved policy competence and it is the role of UK Government to lead on negotiations over future trade agreements. Depending on how deep their provisions, new trade agreements may have direct implications for devolved policy areas. The devolved administrations therefore should be routinely consulted in the development of UK-wide trade strategies. Type: conclusion | Number: 1 | Paragraph: 10 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: • Whilst international trade is a reserved matter, we recognise that modern trade policy can interact with areas of devolved competence. • In recognition of the importance of this relationship, we have committed to a substantial program of Ministerial and official engagement with the devolved admini