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<p>The consultation exercise on the proposed Free Trade Agreements with the US, Australia,
New Zealand and potential accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement
for Trans-Pacific Partnership, was one of the largest ever undertaken by the UK Government.</p><p>
</p><p>As part of this extensive programme, the Welsh Government, along with the other
devolved administrations (DAs), was invited to formally respond to the consultation.
The response that the Welsh Government submitted was explored in detail between the
Department for International Trade (DIT) and Welsh Government officials in December
and discussions were held on the response during a quadrilateral that I held with
DA ministers in January.</p><p> </p><p>Prior to publication of the summary of responses
to DIT’s consultations last week, the DAs received an advance copy.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside
these specific discussions, there is extensive ongoing engagement that DIT has with
the Welsh Government on trade policy. I have regular contact with my counterpart,
the Noble Lady Baroness Morgan of Ely and this is supported by 6-weekly Senior Officials
Group and regular technical policy roundtables.</p>
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