Trade
Policy Consultation
The
Department of Trade and Industry recognises the legitimate
role of non-governmental bodies in formulating policy
and actively engages in consultation with all parties
interested in world trade issues.
Trade
Policy Consultative Forum
The
UK Government has established regular contact with these
bodies through the Trade Policy Consultative Forum. This
group meets regularly to discuss trade related issues,
and brings together: NGOs such as development charities,
business associations, trade unions and consumer groups.
The
Forum provides an opportunity for us to listen, and to
provide oral responses, with explanations
of the Government's position. It also enables us to consider member’s proposals
in formulating trade policy. To ensure we have a stimulating
discussion,
we request that TPCF members attending the meetings prepare questions on
the specific issues and contribute to the discussions.
The
Minister for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs usually
chairs the meeting and DTI officials also attend and participate
in the discussions.
The date for the next Trade Policy Consultative
Forum will be available here shortly. Please contact the
secretariat
with all enquiries regarding the TPCF.
Agendas,
papers and minutes of previous Trade Policy Consultative
Forums are posted on this website below:
12
September 2005
Trade
Policy Consultative Forum 12 September 2005 record of
the meeting
(24kb)
European
Commission Consultation
In
addition to UK consultation exercises, the European Commission
meets with interested groups to discuss the development
of trade policy. Details can be found at the Commission web site.
The
WTO
Following
the procedures as adopted by the WTO General Council on
26 May 2005, the on-line registration facility for NGOs
wishing to attend the WTO's Sixth Ministerial Conference
has been closed on 29 July 2005. Requests for registration
will no longer be accepted. More information on NGOs and
the WTO can be found on the official
WTO website.
Contact:
Vanessa Singhateh
Tel: 020 7215 2293
Fax: 020 7215 2234
E-mail: Vanessa.Singhateh@dti.gov.uk
