Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 86822

Trade Agreements and Treaties

Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025

Question

Joe Morris

LabourHexham

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what review process the Department has in place to assess the suitability of (a) the UK-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty and (b) other trade and investment treaties.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The UK’s International Investment Agreements (IIAs) aim to enhance opportunities for UK businesses to expand overseas, with commitments that seek to limit the barriers they face, make it easier to navigate local rules, and ensure investments are treated l...

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