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Treaties subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 Government response to the International Trade Committee (ITC) scrutiny report of government objectives

11 November 2010 -

A treaty may be ratified if the Commons does not resolve against ratification within 21 sitting days. A Minister may extend this period. If the Commons resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement in disagreement, following which the Commons may consider for a further 21 sitting days. Even if the Lords resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement that the treaty be ratified. A Minister may determine a treaty be ratified without it being laid before Parliament.

House of Commons

A step of type Business step.

The Government are expected to reply to the recommendations in a select committee report within two months of publication.

There are 2 business items.

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  1. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of India

    On 27 June 2023.

  2. Negotiations for a potential agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council

    On 27 June 2023.

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