UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Domestic Advisory Group

The Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) is a consultative body which enables the government to hear from those most affected by the operation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA/the Agreement) provides for the involvement of civil society through the creation of a Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) in advising on the implementation of the Agreement.

The DAG is a consultative body enables the government to hear from those most affected by the operation of the Agreement. The DAG member organisations discuss progress made in implementing the Agreement and submit their views to the government. They also discuss implementation issues with the EU DAG in the preparations of the TCA Civil Society Forum (CSF). The CSF brings together UK and EU stakeholders to jointly advise both parties on the implementation of the Agreement.

The UK DAG generally meets twice a year and rotates between all 4 nations of the United Kingdom.

In addition to the DAG, there are other channels for stakeholders to give their views on implementation of the Agreement, for example through thematic groups convened by departments. We welcome views through all channels.

DAG Executive Council:

  • Chair: Sean McGuire, Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
  • Vice Chair: Steve Turner, Unite the Union
  • Vice Chair: Irene Oldfather, Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)

Current DAG members are:

  • ADS Group Ltd (Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space)
  • Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC)
  • AirlinesUK
  • Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Bar Council of England & Wales
  • British Beer and Pub Association
  • British Chambers of Commerce
  • British International Freight Association (BIFA)
  • British Meat Processors Association (BMPA)
  • British Medical Association
  • British Ports Association
  • British Standards Institution
  • Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
  • Chartered Accountants Ireland
  • Chemical Business Association
  • Chemical Industries Association
  • Citizens Advice
  • Dairy Council for Northern Ireland
  • E3G
  • Energy UK
  • Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
  • Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
  • Greener UK
  • GuildHE
  • Law Society of England and Wales
  • LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment)
  • Logistics UK
  • Make UK
  • National Council for Voluntary Organisations
  • National Farmers’ Union
  • National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)
  • NHS Confederation
  • Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
  • Road Haulage Association
  • Scotch Whisky Association
  • Scottish Council for Development and Industry
  • Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
  • Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
  • Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
  • techUK
  • The Business Services Association (BSA)
  • TheCityUK
  • Trades Union Congress (TUC) plus 4 other Unions represented through TUC (5 seats total)
  • UK Chamber of Shipping
  • UK Music
  • UKFinance
  • United Kingdom Association of Fish Producer Organisations (UKAFPO)
  • Universities UK
  • Wales Council for Voluntary Action
  • Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA)

Documents

UK Domestic Advisory Group: rules of procedure

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