DBT and DSIT to give evidence on data and digital trade

Giving evidence will be:

• Rt Hon. Douglas Alexander – Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security, Department for Business and Trade
• Graham Floater – Director, US Services, Investment and Digital, Department for Business and Trade
• Baroness Jones of Whitchurch – Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Business and Trade
• Vicki Brown - Head of Data Flows Policy, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Issues likely to be raised include:

• The role of digital trade in the Government’s overall approach to international trade and any opportunities or barriers
• The Government’s priorities in relation to Digital Trade Partnerships and digital provisions in future free trade agreements
• The Government’s approach to cross-border data flows and commitments to consumer privacy and data protection
• Regulatory cooperation with international partners on issues such as emerging digital technologies
• The Government’s approach to the use of source code provisions in trade agreements
• Coherence between government departments on issues such as the relationship between domestic regulation and legislation, and international trade objectives
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation on digital trade objectives and negotiations
• Mechanisms to reduce any frictions with existing trade partners by digitising trade
• The UK’s involvement in e-commerce discussions at the WTO

The session will take place on Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 4pm and can be followed live on Parliament TV.