AIC's Involvement in DAG and Upcoming EU-UK Summit
Earlier this year, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) was reappointed to the Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) by the Cabinet Office. As one of the few organisations representing agriculture, the AIC plays a key role. The DAG is central to providing evidence and information to the UK Government, particularly as it seeks to negotiate a separate SPS/Veterinary Agreement with the European Union.
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 that 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. Membership of the DAG spans all sectors of the economy, including services, automotive, arts and mobility. AIC is one of a handful of organisations representing agriculture.
Last week, the DAG convened in London with the Minister for European Relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, to discuss current priorities. During this meeting, the group agreed on a working statement on behalf of the DAG ahead of the EU-UK Summit on 19 May. View the statement here.
The AIC continues to maintain close engagement with the Minister’s office. Notably, the Minister also addressed the AIC’s Parliamentary event in September 2024, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between the AIC and the Government.
As the EU-UK Summit approaches, the AIC's involvement in the DAG ensures that the agricultural sector's interests are well-represented and that critical issues such as food security remain at the forefront of discussions.
Background
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 that 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.
Membership of the DAG spans all sectors of the economy, including services, automotive, arts and mobility. AIC is one of a handful of organisations representing agriculture.
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