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18 April 2024
The visit aims to provide Committee Members with insights into how the current TCA impacts Scottish businesses.
Managing Director of Aldomak Ltd, Dario Riccomini, recently provided evidence to the Committee at Holyrood as part of a business roundtable discussion, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by the TCA from the perspective of a Scottish food manufacturer.
This upcoming visit will give MSPs an on-the-ground perspective, allowing Committee members to delve deeper into the specific experiences and concerns of businesses like Aldomak.
The visit to Aldomak Ltd is scheduled for Monday, April 22nd, where MSPs will tour the production facilities before holding discussions with management and staff.
Commenting in advance of the visit, Committee Convener, Clare Adamson MSP said:
"We are delighted to be visiting Aldomak Ltd as part of our inquiry into the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
“Gathering first-hand insights from businesses like Aldomak is crucial for us to understand the real impact of the TCA on Scotland’s trade with the EU.
“This visit will enable us to explore potential areas for improvement within the current arrangements which could enhance trade relations between Scotland and Europe and perhaps also identify some areas of the TCA that may benefit from amendment by the review."
Owner and Managing Director at Aldomak Ltd, Dario Riccomini, said:
"We welcome the opportunity to host the Scottish Parliament's Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee and share our businesses experiences of trading with the EU post-Brexit.
“As a Glasgow-based company selling products into Europe, we understand the complexities and challenges of international trade and how Scotland and the UK’s trading relationship with the EU could be improved to the benefit of businesses.
“We look forward to further discussing how the current TCA agreement affects our business and sharing our views on how trade relations could be improved with the MSPs on this visit.”
Photos, social media content and an updated news release will be issued following the visit.
The evidence session featuring the Managing Director of Aldomak Ltd. can be viewed on Scottish Parliament TV
On Thursday 18th April, the Committee are also set to visit food producers, Macsween of Edinburgh, best known for their haggis products.
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About the Scottish Parliament's Constitution, Europe, External Affairs & Culture Committee:
The Scottish Parliament's Constitution, Europe, External Affairs & Culture Committee focuses on:
About the Committee’s Review of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement:
The UK’s relationship with the European Union (EU) is governed by the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The TCA entered into force on 1 May 2021 and there is provision in the agreement for a joint review of the implementation of the Agreement five years after its entry into force.
The Committee is looking at the TCA now so that it can contribute to the discussions at the UK and EU level that may take place in the run up to such a review.
The focus of the inquiry is on trade in goods and services. The Committee wants to know from this inquiry how well the TCA is working for trade and whether there is an interest in developing the EU-UK trading relationship further.
About Aldomak Ltd:
Aldomak Ltd is a Glasgow-based sweet manufacturer specializing in high-quality confectionery products. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Aldomak serves markets across Europe, providing consumers with delightful treats made with care and passion.
John Erskine
Communications Manager
The Scottish Parliament
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