Summary of discussions: Strategic Trade Advisory Group 25 October 2021
Updated 30 June 2022
1. Agenda
- Welcome and introductions
- Update on India negotiations
- Australia FTA – Mobility Chapter
- Export Support Services
- 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