International treaty
CPTPP: draft explanatory memorandum
The memorandum describes the general effect of the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) treaty as well as its financial, legal and policy implications.
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The explanatory memorandum is a document presented to parliament that provides an explanation of the general effect of the UK accession to the CPTPP. It helps parliament and others understand why the trade agreement was enacted, what it was designed to achieve, and what it actually means.