Trade Agreements: India
Lords · Question HL8608 · Tabled 18 Jun 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Rogan
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential benefits to Northern Ireland of the UK-India free trade agreement.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Gustafsson, 30 Jun 2025
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is estimated to increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion, boost UK GDP by £4.8 billion and raise wages by £2.2 billion annually in the long term.Northern Ireland is expected to benefit from enhanced export opportunities,...