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1023287

registered interest
date	11/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Free Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what plans his Department has to pursue (a) reform of the World Trade Organisation and (b) free trade.
tabling member constituency	Crawley
tabling member printed	Henry Smith
uin	201197
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2018 answer text <p>The UK is a strong supporter of the rules-based multilateral trading system and reducing the barriers to trade and investment in support of business and consumers.</p><p> </p><p>The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the bedrock of rules-based free trade and the UK welcomed the commitment made at the recent G20 Summit to support the necessary reform of the WTO to improve its functioning. DIT will continue to champion discussions on WTO reform through the EU, at international fora and in our bilateral engagements, in particular the importance of updating rules on digital trade and ensuring that the WTO dispute settlement system is not undermined.</p><p> </p><p>The Government intends to pursue free trade including through an ambitious programme of trade negotiations and enhanced market access. While we are looking to forge new agreements, the Government is also seeking continuity for our existing EU free trade agreements as we leave the European Union. These give us the platform to build and strengthen already-successful trading relationships.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 14/12/2018 14:53:31 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

1022890

registered interest
date	10/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Sanctions: Iran
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact that the reintroduction of sanctions on Iran by the United States has had on UK-registered companies trading with Iran.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Leeds
uin	HL12152
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2018 answer text <p>The US Treasury has re-imposed sanctions against Iran relating to financial institutions, and Iran’s energy, insurance and shipping sectors. There has been an impact on UK businesses, although it is too early to make a comprehensive assessment. Where necessary, UK companies should seek legal advice.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for International Trade has a dedicated team working at the British Embassy in Tehran to support UK businesses active in the Iranian market. We continue to monitor any impact on UK-Iran trade caused by the re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 17/12/2018 13:47:12 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	4349 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Leeds

1022904

registered interest
date	10/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	EU External Trade: Iran
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made in agreeing the European Union’s proposed Special Purpose Vehicle to facilitate trade with Iran and to retain some of the sanctions relief provided by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL12161
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2018 answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Government is undertaking extensive discussions with the other members of the E3 (France and Germany) and the European Union to finalise the technical details of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The E3/EU are committed to making every effort possible to deliver the SPV to secure banking channels and maintain sanctions relief to Iran.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 17/12/2018 13:32:12 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1022917

registered interest
date	10/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: New Zealand
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to make a bilateral free trade agreement with New Zealand after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL12170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2018 answer text <p>Both the UK and New Zealand have publicly committed to pursuing a bilateral Free Trade Agreement once the UK has left the EU.</p><p> </p><p>In July 2018, my Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade launched a consultation seeking views on future free trade agreement negotiations, including with New Zealand. The consultations closed in October and the Department for International Trade is currently considering the responses.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 17/12/2018 13:06:49 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1022990

registered interest
date	10/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	EU External Trade: Trade Agreements
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many of the trade agreements that the UK has as an EU member with third countries will continue in the event that the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Chuka Umunna
uin	200631
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2018 answer text <p>The UK will be leaving the EU on 29 March 2019. The Withdrawal Agreement provides the simplest, most efficient mechanism to achieve the continuity in our current trade arrangements with third party countries. If concluded, the EU will notify third countries that the UK is to be treated as a Member State for the purposes of international agreements during the Implementation Period. Many countries have published statements of support for this approach.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 14/12/2018 14:50:51 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	4128 label Biography information for Chuka Umunna

1023002

registered interest
date	10/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Exports: Lambeth
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many (a) small, (b) medium and (c) large businesses in Lambeth have licences to export outside the EU.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Chuka Umunna
uin	200711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2018 answer text <p>The information is not held in the format requested and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 13/12/2018 11:42:30 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	4128 label Biography information for Chuka Umunna

1023071

registered interest
date	10/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the effect of the WTO reforms proposed at the G20 summit in Argentina on UK trade with the EU after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	200566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2018 answer text <p>At their Summit in Buenos Aires on 30 November – 1 December 2018, G20 Leaders agreed to support the necessary reform of the WTO to improve its functioning. The objective of the reform is to strengthen the WTO, which is the foundation on which the vast majority of global trade is conducted. Ensuring a stronger foundation for global trade will also benefit UK trade with the EU after the UK leaves the EU.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 17/12/2018 16:10:10 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1020654

registered interest
date	06/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Department for International Trade: EU Law
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many in-flight files of EU legislation exist that effect the policy areas managed by his Department; and which in-flight files of EU legislation his Department intends to implement in UK law.
tabling member constituency	Wakefield
tabling member printed	Mary Creagh
uin	199845
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2018 answer text <p>During the time-limited implementation period, EU law will continue to apply in the UK subject to the terms set out in the Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>After the implementation period, all laws in the UK will be passed by our elected representatives in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. The Political Declaration recognises that the UK may choose to align with the EU’s rules in relevant areas to</p><p>facilitate trade in goods or security cooperation.</p><p> </p><p>In the unlikely event that the backstop were to come into effect, a small fraction of EU rules applying today would apply in Northern Ireland and EU rules on state aid would apply in the UK. However, as the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration</p><p>make absolutely clear, we do not want or expect the backstop to be needed - and even if it ever were ever to come into effect, it would be strictly temporary.</p><p> </p><p>The Official Journal of the European Union publishes upcoming EU legislation for implementation. This is publicly available online: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/direct-access.html.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 17/12/2018 11:42:56 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	1579 label Biography information for Mary Creagh

1020433

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Fairs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate his Department has made of the cost to the public purse of Government support for UK companies seeking to take part in overseas exhibitions in the latest period for which information is available.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
tabling member printed	Emma Reynolds
uin	199385
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade supports UK businesses seeking to take part in overseas exhibitions through a variety of programmes and events. The estimated expenditure for this activity in 2018/19 is £10.9m.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 10/12/2018 16:08:52 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds

1019770

registered interest
date	04/12/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what preparations he is making for meeting with the US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	198742
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>The US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council is a bilateral forum for US and Canadian governments to identify and recommend opportunities to enhance regulatory cooperation between the two countries. The Government is continuing to meet with both the United States and Canada to discuss strengthening our trade links, including through regulatory cooperation.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 10/12/2018 14:33:06 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell