Trade Promotion
Commons · Question 34194 · Tabled 26 Feb 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Ben Maguire
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will ensure that (a) UK legal services and (b) the use of English law are promoted overseas as part of an integrated trade policy.
Answer
Answered by Douglas Alexander, 6 Mar 2025
The UK has a reputation for the rule of law and as a global centre for legal services excellence. To date, the government has ensured the inclusion of commitments which facilitate the provision of legal advisory services in UK and international law by UK ...