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Summary of discussions: Strategic Trade Advisory Group 25 October 2021

Updated 30 June 2022

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1. Agenda

  1. Welcome and introductions
  2. Update on India negotiations
  3. Australia FTA – Mobility Chapter
  4. Export Support Services
  5. AOB

2. Summary of discussion

Members held discussions covering HM Government’s approach to negotiating the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Mobility Chapter; plans for an FTA with India; and new Export Support Service for British companies exporting to European markets.

3. Attendees

  • Proffessor Julian Beer, Birmingham City University  
  • Nick von Westenholz , National Farmers Union  
  • Lord Karan Bilimoria , Confederation of British Industry  
  • Sue Davies MBE , Which? 
  • Dr Scott Steedman CBE, BSI
  • Julian David , techUK  
  • Shaun Spiers, Greener UK  
  • Denise Valin Alvarez  , Greener UK  
  • Philip Bouverat, JCB  
  • Adam Marshall CBE, Independent Consultant
  • Andy Richardson , Volac International  
  • Emma Ormond , Primark  
  • Liz Cameron OBE , Scottish Chambers of Commerce  
  • Nick Coburn CBE , Ulster Carpets Group  
  • Mike Cherry OBE , Federation of Small Business 
  • Mark Abrams , Trade Finance Global  
  • Dr Dirk Willem te Velde , Overseas Development Institute  
  • Mark Littlewood , Institute for Economic Affairs  
  • Paul Nowak , Trade Union Congress  
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