United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 7670
Overseas Trade: Commonwealth
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8 June 2026
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12 June 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of a 'Commonwealth first' approach to trade; and what steps he is taking to develop such an approach.
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8 June 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of a 'Commonwealth first' approach to trade; and what steps he is taking to develop such an approach.
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12 June 2026
Answer
The UK’s Trade Strategy sets out the Government’s approach to maximising trade opportunities in support of growth and economic security. The UK already has formal trade arrangements with the vast majority of Commonwealth members. This includes through FTA...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-08/7670
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1913536
- uk · wq-1913536 · source updated 12 June 2026