Lords quiz experts on CPTPP accession
Wednesday 12 May 2021
Today, the House of Lords International Agreements Committee will hear from industry experts, as it continues its inquiry into UK accession to the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership).
The evidence session will look at the benefits and risks of accession for UK businesses in the architecture, tech, and creative industries.
The online evidence session can be followed live at www.parliamentlive.tv from 4pm today (Wednesday 12 May 2021).
Witnesses
- Lucy Monks, Public Affairs Manager, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Konrad Shek, Director of Policy Research, Advertising Association
- Sabina Ciofu, Head of EU and Trade Policy, techUK
Possible questions
- What is your assessment of the CPTPP agreement and what specific provisions would benefit the businesses you represent the most if the UK acceded to the CPTPP?
- What are the businesses you represent seeking in terms of services market access? Are there any major exceptions in each country’s market access schedules that could prevent the UK from realising key benefits?
- What does joining the CPTPP offer the services sector?
- Which digital trade provisions in the CPTPP agreement would be most useful to the businesses you represent?
- Do you foresee any issues with any provisions in CPTPP that may conflict with existing UK law or practice, or may clash with the UK’s trade with the EU?
- What is your assessment of the provisions on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications and the temporary movement of skilled professionals across CPTPP member countries?
- What provisions would help facilitate architectural services that specialise in sustainability and environmental services, such as the design of green buildings and infrastructure?
