Written questions

Trade Agreements and Treaties

Commons · Question 86822 · Tabled 30 Oct 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 5 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what review process the Department has in place to assess the suitability of (a) the UK-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty and (b) other trade and investment treaties.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 5 Nov 2025

The UK’s International Investment Agreements (IIAs) aim to enhance opportunities for UK businesses to expand overseas, with commitments that seek to limit the barriers they face, make it easier to navigate local rules, and ensure investments are treated l...