Lords finish final checks of Trans-pacific trade bill
24 January 2024
The Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill had its third reading, a chance for members to make sure the eventual law is effective, workable and without loopholes, on Tuesday 23 January.
The Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill aims to enable the implimentation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). It will ensure the UK's compliancy with with the CPTPP by changing domestic rules on trade barriers, government procurement and intellectual property.
Third reading
Third reading is a chance for members to 'tidy up' a bill, making small changes to ensure it is effective.
However, no amendments (changes) were put forward ahead of the bill's third reading, and members discussed the progress of the bill at the conclusion of its stages through the House of Lords.
Catch up
- Watch on Parliament TV.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
- Explore further information in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Next steps
Following completion of third reading, the bill will now be sent to the House of Commons for its first reading.
What's happened so far?
Report stage
Further detailed examination of the bill took place during report stage on Tuesday 16 January.
Committee stage
Line-by-line examination of the bill took place during committee stage on Thursday 7 December and Thursday 14 December 2023.
Second reading
Members discussed the principles of the draft law and the UK joining the CPTPP during the bill's second reading on Tuesday 21 November.
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