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<p>The Minister of State for Trade and Investment, my noble Friend Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, is responsible for trade policy including EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations such as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, the right hon. Member for Twickenham (Vince Cable), is the Cabinet Minister responsible for TTIP and the Minister without Portfolio, my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (Mr Clarke), is also closely involved in our work to engage with business and build political support for an ambitious deal in the EU and the US.</p><p>TTIP is a priority for the Government and has the potential to be the largest bilateral trade agreement in history and to bring significant economic benefits in terms of growth and jobs to both sides of the Atlantic. The UK has consistently pushed for an ambitious agreement that cuts tariffs, addresses behind-the-border barriers and helps to achieve regulatory coherence between Europe and the US.</p> |