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1078673

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Import Duties
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when he plans to publish the UK's (a) tariff schedules and (b) tariff-rate quotas as part of Government preparations for leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	226488
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2019 answer text <p>Our tariff schedule for a no deal scenario is being finalised. Ministers have examined a range of options for our future tariff regime and carefully considered the evidence available in the interests of UK businesses and consumers. Once a final decision has been taken we will communicate to stakeholders in an appropriate way for a market sensitive announcement.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 05/03/2019 15:09:23 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

917211

registered interest
date	04/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Financial Services: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment his Department has made of which non-EU markets have the greatest potential for increasing UK financial services exports after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	149576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2018 answer text <p>We are determined to help UK business from every sector make the most of opportunities around the world. To support the financial services industry, the Department for International Trade (DIT) is running in-depth export promotion campaigns in markets where we have identified the best immediate prospects. The countries for those campaigns were selected based on economic analysis, intelligence from British Embassies and feedback from industry experts.</p><p>As well as addressing the opportunities available now, we are also designing a fully-independent UK trade policy. This will unlock further opportunities in markets where UK firms are currently still facing barriers to access. DIT and HM Treasury are currently working with businesses to identify the most important priorities for the sector.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 07/06/2018 16:58:15 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

845511

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Borders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what information he holds on international borders with no customs union and no border infrastructure; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	128483
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2018 answer text <p>We have considered a range of options for implementing new border arrangements and have looked to examples from around the world.</p><p>However, the circumstances that apply to different international borders are unique and so the UK won't be seeking to copy models used by other countries, but rather seek approaches that reflect the unique and special relationship the UK has with the EU.</p><p>The precise form taken will depend on the outcome of negotiations.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 27/02/2018 13:55:21 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

713051

registered interest
date	21/03/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many companies in (a) Greater London and (b) the London Borough of Newham exported goods or services to (i) other EU countries and (ii) non-EU countries in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	68742
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2017 answer text <p>The number of businesses in Greater London exporting goods to EU and non-EU countries since 2010 is available in HMRC Regional Trade Statistics.</p><p>EU and non–EU data for 2013-16 are not comparable with data for 2010-2012 due to differences in methodology.</p><p>Similar data for the London Borough of Newham are not available.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 24/03/2017 14:55:25 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

693428

registered interest
date	22/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 20 February to Question 63568, if he will take steps to include a clause on compliance with Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in future bilateral trade and investment agreements; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	65190
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2017 answer text <p>Existing EU trade agreements refer to commitment to the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a whole.</p><p>I refer the hon Member for East Ham to the answer I gave him on 20 February 2017, UIN 63568.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 02/03/2017 13:35:54 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

687161

registered interest
date	08/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what account he plans to take of other countries' observance of Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights when planning new trade deals after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	63568
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK has a strong history of protecting human rights and promoting our values globally. We will consider all options in the design of future bilateral trade and investment agreements. We will of course continue to encourage all states to uphold international human rights obligations and work with those determined to reform.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 20/02/2017 16:32:16 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

687162

registered interest
date	08/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Bangladesh
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether he plans to maintain the same trading relationship with Bangladesh after the UK leaves the EU as that which was established by the EU; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	63721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK believes in a free and open approach to trade.</p><p>The Government aims to preserve and where possible enhance its trading relationship with developing countries, such as Bangladesh. Ministers and officials are also engaging with counterparts in a range of markets to promote the UK as one of the strongest places to do business, and with which to trade.</p><p>We remain committed to ensuring developing countries can reduce poverty through trading opportunities, and recognise the need for a smooth transition which minimises disruption.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 20/02/2017 16:06:19 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

671858

registered interest
date	11/01/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Foreign Investment in UK
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 9 January 2017 to Question 58220, how many Foreign Direct Investment projects there have been into the UK since 23 June 2016; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	59624
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade collects and validates information on known foreign direct investment (FDI) projects that materialise in the UK during a financial year. The results are published annually to allow for full quality control of the results, and can be found on Gov.uk.</p><p>The latest set of FDI results can be found using the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dit-inward-investment-results-for-the-tax-year-2015-to-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dit-inward-investment-results-for-the-tax-year-2015-to-2016</a></p><p>An overview of the last five years worth of FDI into the UK regions can be accessed on:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-direct-investment-projects-by-ukti-regions-201011-to-201415" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-direct-investment-projects-by-ukti-regions-201011-to-201415</a></p><p>For any FDI and Export related publications, please consult:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/exports-and-inward-investment" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/exports-and-inward-investment</a></p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 16/01/2017 15:48:21 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

661845

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Foreign Investment in UK
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many foreign direct investment projects there have been into the UK in each six-month period in the last three years.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	58220
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade collects and validates information on known foreign direct investment (FDI) projects that materialise in the UK during a financial year. The results are published annually to allow for full quality control of the results, and can be found on Gov.uk.</p><p>The latest set of FDI results can be found using the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dit-inward-investment-results-for-the-tax-year-2015-to-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dit-inward-investment-results-for-the-tax-year-2015-to-2016</a></p><p>An overview of the last five years worth of FDI into the UK regions can be accessed on:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-direct-investment-projects-by-ukti-regions-201011-to-201415" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-direct-investment-projects-by-ukti-regions-201011-to-201415</a></p><p>For any FDI and Export related publications, please consult:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/exports-and-inward-investment" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/exports-and-inward-investment</a></p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 09/01/2017 16:42:31 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

643212

registered interest
date	23/11/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	World Trade Organisation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions the UK representative at the World Trade Organisation has had on future arrangements which may be necessary when the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	54653
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2016 answer text <p>The UK Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) engages with a range of partners on trade issues, including the WTO Secretariat and other WTO members. In leaving the EU our goal will be to minimise disruption to our trading relationships with other WTO members.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 29/11/2016 14:51:21 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands previous answer version 23164 answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms