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Trade Bill

Make provision about the implementation of international trade agreements; to make provision establishing the Trade Remedies Authority and conferring functions on it; and to make provision about the collection and disclosure of information relating to trade.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 September 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Trade Bill sets out how the UK will implement international trade agreements after Brexit, creates the Trade Remedies Authority to respond to unfair trade practices and protect UK industries, and sets rules for collecting and sharing trade information. It is currently in the Commons, where MPs are considering amendments made by the Lords.

Key Points

  • Establishes the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) and its powers to investigate unfair trading practices and recommend remedies.
  • Provides a framework for implementing international trade agreements in UK law after Brexit.
  • Regulates the collection, handling and disclosure of trade information by government bodies and related organisations.
  • The Lords have sent amendments to the bill, and the Commons is voting on whether to insist on, modify, or reject them (Consideration of Lords amendments).
  • Parliamentary scrutiny continues with a series of divisions on these Lords amendments, reflecting mixed positions across parties.

Progress

The bill has passed the Lords and is now in the Commons during the stage known as Consideration of Lords amendments. Final passage awaits resolution of the Lords amendments (whether the Commons accepts, amends, or rejects them).

Voting

A series of divisions in the Commons on Lords amendments shows mixed support across parties, with MPs voting for or against different amendments. The overall divisions reflect ongoing parliamentary scrutiny rather than a single party line.

Who is affected?

UK businesses (including importers and exporters)Manufacturers and service sectors affected by tradeWorkers and trade unionsConsumersPublic bodies and regulators handling trade informationThe Trade Remedies Authority and its staffIndustry bodies and organisations that provide or use trade data

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 32 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye

Reform UKMixed
78 / 52
ConservativeMixed
1420 / 962
Democratic Unionist PartyMixed
58 / 56
Plaid CymruMixed
24 / 34
Labour (Co-op)Mixed
1713 / 2429
IndependentMixed
35 / 51
Scottish National PartyMixed
66 / 100
Liberal DemocratMixed
111 / 177
Social Democratic & Labour PartyGenerally Against
12 / 30
Your PartyGenerally Against
6 / 15
Sinn FéinMixed
0 / 0
SpeakerMixed
0 / 0

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Trade

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (151)

Supplementary Legislative Consent Motion from the Welsh Assembly
English votes for English lawsCommons
23 May 2019
Bill 364 EN 2017-19
Explanatory NotesCommons
21 Mar 2019
Bill 364 2017-19 (Lords Amendments)
BillCommons
21 Mar 2019
Legislative Consent Motion from the Welsh Assembly
English votes for English lawsCommons
21 Mar 2019
HL Bill 167-I Marshalled list for Third Reading
Amendment PaperLords
19 Mar 2019
Letter from Baroness Fairhead to Lord Stevenson and others regarding Government amendments which have been tabled for the Third Reading
Will write lettersUnassigned
18 Mar 2019
HL Bill 167(b) Amendments for Third Reading
Amendment PaperLords
18 Mar 2019
Letter from Baroness Fairhead to Lord Stevenson and others regarding Government amendments which have been tabled for the Third Reading
Will write lettersUnassigned
18 Mar 2019
HL Bill 167(a) Amendment for Third Reading
Amendment PaperLords
15 Mar 2019
HL Bill 167 (as amended on Report)
BillLords
14 Mar 2019

Parliamentary Votes (32)