House of Lords International Agreements Committee

The session will cover recent developments in US trade policy and its impact on UK trading relationships, in particular in the context of the new trade strategy, and the direction of future negotiations with the US.

At 2pm IAC will take evidence from academic experts from the UK and US on the wider implications, key benefits and limitations of the General Terms for the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal.

#IAC has also stressed that the urgency to publish the report demonstrates why current arrangements for treaty scrutiny are not sufficient. It urges the Government to prioritise allowing Parliament to undertake its scrutiny work effectively.

The report calls on the Government to clarify how Chagossians will be consulted in administering the Trust Fund for the benefit of their community, and asks for oversight of the development grant paid to Mauritius to fund economic development and welfare projects.

The Committee regrets the perception of the Chagossian community that their interests have been subordinated to the national interests of the UK, and calls on the Government to engage with Mauritius to establish a programme of resettlement to the islands.

The report concludes that the agreement is not perfect but protects the effective operation of the critical UK-US military base on Diego Garcia in the long-term.

#IAC has just published its report on the UK-Mauritius agreement concerning the Chagos islands including Diego Garcia. Please read here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ldse…

IAC and IRDC are now taking evidence from Minister Stephen Doughty on the Chagos Archipelago Agreement, exploring strategic and security interests, funding and consultation with the Chagossian community. Watch live on Parliament TV. @SDoughtyMP

IAC is now taking evidence from Sir Christopher Greenwood on the legal issues surrounding the Chagos Archipelago Agreement. Watch live on ParliamentTV

The session will also cover consultation with the Chagossian community, how the Agreement is scrutinised in Parliament and the legislation required to implement the Agreement. Watch live on ParliamentTV. @FCDOGovUK @LordsIRCom

Tomorrow at 5pm IAC and IRDC will meet to take evidence from FCDO Minister Stephen Doughty on the Chagos Archipelago Agreement. The session will explore the UK’s strategic and security interests on Diego Garcia and cost of new arrangements with Mauritius. @SDoughtyMP @LordsIRCom

Tomorrow IAC will take evidence from Sir Christopher Greenwood at 4pm on the Chagos Archipelago Agreement. The session will explore the legal issues surrounding the Agreement. You can watch live on ParliamentTV.

In particular the session will cover how the current scrutiny process can be improved and whether it should be reformed to provide for parliamentary approval of treaties. @CatherineWest1

he session will explore the effectiveness of the current system for scrutiny of treaties under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 @FCDOGovUK

At 4pm IAC will question FCDO minister Catherine West to conclude its inquiry on treaty scrutiny. Watch live on ParliamentTV

In particular the session will cover how the current scrutiny process can be improved and whether it should be reformed to provide for parliamentary approval of treaties.