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We, as His Majesty’s loyal Opposition, also want to ensure that regulations under this Bill do not damage any other international agreements that the Government may wish to strike, so our new clause 13 on international agreements would ensure that any regulations made under the Bill’s powers do not undermine the UK’s existing or future trade deals, including with key partners such as the US, India, Japan, Australia and Canada. That is a pragmatic and necessary step towards maintaining the strength of the UK’s trade relationships and protecting the long-term prosperity of our businesses. The Government have talked many times about growth being their top priority, so this new clause would ensure that regulations made under the Bill prioritised economic growth. Amendment 8 would require the Secretary of State to actively promote investment, innovation and economic growth through product regulation. It embeds a forward-looking vision, positioning the UK as a global leader in innovation and ensuring that our regulatory framework supports prosperity and not just compliance.