"uri","answering body","answer > is ministerial correction","answer > date of answer","answer > answer text","answer > answering member constituency","answer > answering member printed","answer > question first answered","answer > uri","answer > answering member > label","answering dept id","answering dept short name","answering dept sort name","date","hansard heading","house id","legislature > pref label","question text","registered interest","tabling member > label","tabling member constituency","tabling member printed","uin" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127947","Department for International Trade","false","2019-05-30","
On 4 April, the UK signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with CARIFORUM States, including the Dominican Republic. This will provide continuity for businesses, exporters and consumers as the UK prepares to leave the EU.
The UK is currently designing a package of funding to help businesses in the Caribbean to take full advantage of the market access granted by the EPA.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-05-30T14:45:48.1Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127947/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-05-21","Overseas Trade: Dominican Republic","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps he has taken to promote bilateral free trade with Dominic Republic after the UK leaves the EU.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","257026" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127950","Department for International Trade","false","2019-05-30","As the Prime Minister set out during her visit to Africa last Summerthe Government is committed to advancing our trade relationship with Africa. My Hon. Friend for Stafford, appointed as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Ethiopia in 2016, has taken steps to develop a strong bilateral trading relationship. DIT has set up the Africa Trade Services Unit to act as the single point of contact for UK companies exporting to Africa. The Unit responds to all Africa trade enquiries, including those related to Ethiopia to improve companies’ trading capabilities and promote trade.
The Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Act 2018 enables the UK to put in place a trade preferences scheme for developing countries that maintains duty-free, quota-free access to Least Developed Countries, including Ethiopia.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-05-30T14:49:12.117Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127950/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-05-21","Overseas Trade: Ethiopia","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps he has taken to promote bilateral free trade with Ethiopian after the UK leaves the EU.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","257027" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127951","Department for International Trade","false","2019-05-30","On 22 March, the UK signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with CARIFORUM States, including Guyana. This will provide continuity for businesses, exporters and consumers as the UK prepares to leave the EU.
The UK is currently designing a package of funding to help businesses in the Caribbean to take full advantage of the market access granted by the EPA.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-05-30T14:42:34.91Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127951/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-05-21","Overseas Trade: Guyana","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps he has taken to promote bilateral free trade with Guyana after the UK leaves the EU.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","257028" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1125792","Department for International Trade","false","2019-05-16","The Department for International Trade is committed to building and enhancing our relationships across the world as part of our global Britain agenda. We have consulted on potential FTAs with the USA, Australia, New Zealand and accession to the CPTPP.
Fulfilling a 2017 manifesto commitment my Department appointed Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioners (HMTCs) based in 9 overseas regions which between them cover all anglosphere countries. Each HMTC is responsible for delivering a Regional Trade Plan which includes specific reference to growing UK exports to those regions and to opening markets globally.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-05-16T12:19:32.807Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1125792/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-05-09","Overseas Trade","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department is taking to increase trade opportunities with Anglosphere countries.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","252579" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1123348","Department for International Trade","false","2019-05-07","UK beverages are an important contributor to our overall food and drink exports and were worth £7.6bn in 2018, an increase of 4.9% on 2017. Whisky alone accounted for over 63% of beverage exports and DIT works with bodies such as the Scotch Whisky Association across trade policy and market access, working to reduce trade barriers and assist getting products into overseas markets.
DIT collaborates closely with industry directly and key stakeholders such as the Wine and Spirits Trade Association across a wide range of export promotion activities such as meet the buyer events and trade missions; both in the UK and overseas.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-05-07T16:45:03.553Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1123348/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-04-26","Drinks: Exports","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department is taking to increase the export market of UK beverages.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","247993" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1123195","Department for International Trade","false","2019-04-30","Over the last three years, UK Export Finance (UKEF) has provided more than £1 billion in support for UK companies delivering critical infrastructure projects in Iraq, including power stations, and water and waste water treatment projects. There is significant interest in UKEF support for UK companies’ contracts in Iraq and the additional £1 billion in capacity will enable UK companies to participate in further priority projects that can promote nation-building efforts in Iraq. UKEF is working with the Government of Iraq to identify projects that can use its support with initial priorities including power, water and sanitation, and other infrastructure-related sectors.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-04-30T12:01:34.127Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1123195/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-04-25","Export Credit Guarantees: Iraq","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits to British businesses of the £1 billion increase in support on offer from UK Export Finance for British firms exporting to Iraq.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","247648" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1110458","Department for International Trade","false","2019-04-12","
There is close collaboration between the Trade Envoys, DIT, DfID and FCO to ensure a joined-up approach in relation to trade and investment in developing countries and in building inclusive growth in the wider global economy, using the full range of expertise the British government can offer.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-04-12T14:26:45.3Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1110458/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-04-08","Trade Promotion","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure increased cooperation with the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on common goals in relation to Her Majesty's Trade Envoys.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","242060" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1108878","Department for International Trade","false","2019-04-09","DIT offers a full range of services to support UK companies wishing to expand into overseas markets. These include country and sector advice, local market research, support during overseas visits and identification of possible business partners. All of these services are available to support UK businesses to work in Tanzania on projects involving LNG.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-04-09T15:18:26.24Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1108878/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-04-01","Liquefied Natural Gas: Tanzania","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to support UK businesses to work in Tanzania on projects involving liquefied natural gas.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","239326" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1091097","Department for International Trade","false","2019-03-27","Switzerland, as the UK’s 10th largest trading partner and accounting for 2.3% of total UK trade, remains a crucial market for UK goods and services. Total trade in goods and services between the UK and Switzerland has averaged £31.6 billion over the last five years.
Similarly, Switzerland has been open about its desire to maintain a close relationship as the UK leaves the EU. In response, my Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade signed the UK-Switzerland Trade Agreement on the 11th February in Berne which will serve as the basis for future economic and trade relations between Switzerland and the UK. The Trade Agreement allows businesses to continue freely trading between the two countries and will function in both deal and no deal EU Exit scenarios.
In August 2018, the Secretary of State launched the Export Strategy, the government’s plan to increase UK total exports as a proportion of GDP to 35% and make Britain a 21st century exporting superpower. The Export Strategy will encourage and inspire more businesses to export; inform businesses by providing practical assistance on exporting; connect UK businesses to overseas buyers and opportunities; and help provide finance through UKEF to enhance the HMG offer to UK exporters.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-03-27T09:40:32.927Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1091097/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-03-18","Exports: Switzerland","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to tackle the reduction in the UK exports of goods and services to Switzerland.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","233546" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1091099","Department for International Trade","false","2019-03-26","
UK exports of goods and services to China in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2018 were £22.4bn, up 4.9% from the four quarters to the end of Q3 2017. From 2010 to 2017, total UK exports of goods and services to China increased by 112.1%.
The Department, in line with the Export Strategy, is focused on overcoming barriers to help UK businesses maximise export potential in China.
Our International Trade Advisers work with chambers of commerce and others to support businesses to export to China.
We are committed to improving market access, prioritising those barriers that significantly impact UK exports. We are working with our Chinese counterparts to remove these, opening up new opportunities for UK businesses. We recently helped major British energy companies gain trading licences in China, which is likely to generate billions of pounds in revenues over the next decade. Subsequently, a number of British companies are looking to increase their presence in China, with one company looking to operate around 1,500 petrol stations in China by 2025 and another aiming to add 1,000 petrol stations in China over the next five years.
","Beverley and Holderness","Graham Stuart","2019-03-26T17:30:56.937Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1091099/answer","Biography information for Graham Stuart","202","International Trade","International Trade","2019-03-18","Exports: China","1","House of Commons","To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department is taking to increase the level of UK exports of goods and services to China.","false","Biography information for Andrew Rosindell","Romford","Andrew Rosindell","233548"