✓ Passed into LawLords
UK Parliament · Bill
Trade (Disclosure of Information) Act 2020
Summary
This Act sets rules about when and how the government can release information about trade agreements and negotiations. It aims to balance keeping the public informed about important trade deals while protecting sensitive business information that could be harmful if made public.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing the government should be able to share trade information with the public and Parliament more openly. Supporters think this transparency helps people understand trade deals and makes sure the government acts responsibly when negotiating with other countries.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that revealing too much trade information could harm UK business interests or give other countries unfair advantages in negotiations. They're concerned that sensitive commercial details could damage British companies or weaken the government's bargaining position.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Dec 2020
- 2nd reading16 Dec 2020
- Committee stage16 Dec 2020
- Report stage16 Dec 2020
Lords
- 1st reading16 Dec 2020
- 2nd reading17 Dec 2020
- 3rd reading17 Dec 2020
Royal Assent17 Dec 2020
Full Bill Description(click to expand)
No description available