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Defra did not have time or capacity to analyse trade deals, NAO report finds

Defra staff did not have the time or capacity to properly analyse the impact of new trade deals as multiple negotiations were taking place at pace, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.

Abi Kay
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Defra did not have time or capacity to analyse trade deals, NAO report finds

Defra staff did not have the time or capacity to properly analyse the impact of new trade deals as multiple negotiations were taking place at pace, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report....

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