A Bill to require the Secretary of State to lay bilateral and multilateral trade and investment agreements before Parliament; to prohibit the implementation of such an agreement without the approval by resolution of each House; to provide a process for the amendment of such agreements, including any arrangements for investor-state dispute settlement, by Parliament; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
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This bill would require the government to lay every bilateral and multilateral trade and investment agreement before Parliament and to obtain approval from both Houses before any agreement can be implemented. It also creates a formal process for Parliament to amend the text of agreements, including any investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions, during the treaty-making process. The aim is to give Parliament stronger oversight over trade deals and investment protections.
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20 Jul 2016
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
