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535903

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2016
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Agricultural Products: ACP Countries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to continue to recognise EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and food safety approvals for imports of agricultural products from the African, Caribbean and Pacific group countries once the UK’s exit from the EU is complete, or whether they plan to require exporters from those countries to secure separate SPS and food safety approvals for exports to the UK.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL1182
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2016 answer text <p>A new Department for Exiting the European Union has been established by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister, to oversee arrangements for the UK’s exit from the EU after we have triggered Article 50. Until then the UK remains a full member of the EU.</p> answering member printed Lord Price question first answered 22/07/2016 13:29:09 answering member 4570 label Biography information for Lord Price
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

535902

	registered interest
	date	13/07/2016
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the potential effects on investment of uncertainty around issues of future market access, whether they plan to commit to (1) extending bilaterally the duty- and quota-free access that the least developed countries have had to the UK market since 2001 once the UK’s exit from the EU is completed; (2) honouring the duty- and quota-free market access granted to Caribbean countries since 2008 until new bilateral trade agreements have been concluded; and (3) unilaterally extending the duty- and quota-free access granted to sub-Saharan countries under the transitional arrangements established since 2008 until new bilateral trade agreements have been concluded.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL1181
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2016 answer text <p>While the UK is still a member of the EU, all rights and obligations will apply. There will be no initial change in the way we trade with developing countries. The new Department for International Trade will work with the Department for International Development on the structure and access to the UK’s markets to be offered to developing countries. This will reflect the UK’s longstanding support for Least Developed Countries and other developing country trading partners including through preferential trade agreements. This recognises that trade can be an effective way of growing economies and reducing poverty internationally.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Price question first answered 25/07/2016 14:11:15 answering member 4570 label Biography information for Lord Price
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

714959

	registered interest
	date	29/03/2017
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Commonwealth
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many specialist personnel, expert in international trade agreements within the Commonwealth, they have engaged by outsourcing to the private sector as part of the Brexit process; and how many of those have been engaged to deal specifically with trade agreements with South Africa.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL6445
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International trade has not engaged any trade specialists, including for trade agreements with South Africa, via private sector outsourcing.</p> answering member printed Lord Price question first answered 07/04/2017 12:12:21 answering member 4570 label Biography information for Lord Price
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

1055117

	registered interest
	date	05/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Ghana
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assurances they (1) have given, and (2) plan to give to Ghana that its current duty free and quota free access to UK markets for agricultural products will continue until 1 January 2021 regardless of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations; and whether there are any other such countries to which similar assurances (a) have been, and (b) will be made.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL13443
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2019 answer text <p>As the UK leaves the EU, we seek to replicate the effects of seven EU Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, including with Ghana. We are working with partners to conclude and implement agreements from 29 March 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter in the event of a “no deal” exit.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 12/02/2019 14:41:11 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

1055119

	registered interest
	date	05/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: East Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to restrictions on developing countries that are members of the East African Customs Union to sign reciprocal trade agreements with the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and whether they intend to extend the current duty free and quota free access to UK markets to mitigate any potential losses to such countries as a result of a no-deal Brexit.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL13444
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>The UK continues to support the implementation of the EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the East Africa Community (EAC). As and when EAC partners find a way to agree to sign the EPA, the UK will seek to replicate this agreement.</p><p>As the UK leaves the EU, we want to avoid disruption to trade with EAC partners as far as possible. The Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Act enables the UK to put in place a UK trade preferences scheme for developing countries. This will grant duty-free quota-free access to UK markets for Least Developed Countries including Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan, while providing generous tariff reductions for other developing countries including Kenya.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 20/02/2019 11:29:28 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

1196896

	registered interest
	date	18/05/2020
	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: Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to mitigate disruption to UK–Africa supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL4607
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2020 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade is actively monitoring trade restrictions and their impact on supply chains and is working with partner governments in Africa to reduce disruption to them. At the G20, the United Kingdom supported commitment to keeping supply chains open and ensuring that restrictions are proportionate, temporary, and transparent. We have worked with Egypt on the supply of PPE and other medical equipment, and with Tunisia and Morocco so that electronic certificates of origin for goods they import are accepted for the duration of the Covid-19 period, mitigating disruption to UK-Africa supply chains by streamlining the customs process.</p><p>HMG is supporting African countries during the Covid-19 crisis through development assistance. This includes a vulnerable supply chains facility and programmes working in partnership with countries to respond to disruptions in global trade and supply chains in several countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique and Lesotho.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 26/05/2020 15:52:53 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

1271531

	registered interest
	date	15/12/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Africa: Foreign Relations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to extend “everything but arms” access (1) to Ghana, (2) to Cameroon, and (3) to other non-least developed countries in Africa, where regional integration is otherwise threatened.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL11465
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2020 answer text <p>At the end of the Transition Period, the United Kingdom will create its Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), which will replicate the three levels of market access provided by the EU’s Scheme. This is the most appropriate way to ensure continuity of trade for the existing 70 countries trading under the EU GSP.</p><p>We continue to engage with Ghana and Cameroon; they have each been offered a deal that provides the same trading arrangements as they have today.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 21/12/2020 16:39:36 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

1271532

	registered interest
	date	15/12/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Digital Technology: Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to consult with trade partners in Africa when developing their position on digital trade at the World Trade Organisation.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL11466
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK supports inclusive multilateral trade that enables developing countries, including those in Africa, to engage at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).</p><p> </p><p>For example, the UK-funded Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2+) provided advice to the African, Caribbean and Pacific and Least Developed Country groups, enabling their effective engagement with discussions on digital trade. The programme launched national-level studies in Senegal and Mauritius, helping them develop positions relevant to the WTO E-commerce negotiations.</p><p> </p><p>The UK also co-sponsored a WTO Council for Trade in Services communication, calling on members to share information on activities undertaken to address the digital divide.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 21/12/2020 16:40:05 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

1271534

	registered interest
	date	15/12/2020
	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: Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that future trade agreements with countries in Africa align with (1) the Sustainable Development Goals, and (2) the Paris Climate Agreement, including committing to conducting sustainable development impact assessments for any usch trade agreements.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL11468
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2020 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has long supported the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and remains committed to the Paris Climate Agreement, as indicated by HM Government’s target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.</p><p> </p><p>As we look toward our future trading relationships with all countries, including those in Africa, HM Government will continue to uphold the United Kingdom’s high environmental standards, and has committed to publishing a full impact assessment of all new free trade agreements alongside the full treaty text at the end of negotiations.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 22/12/2020 16:06:02 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

1272409

	registered interest
	date	17/12/2020
	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: Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessments they have made of the impact of bilateral agreements with African countries falling outside the UN category of Least Developed Countries.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL11579
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/01/2021 answer text <p>UK Ministers and officials regularly engage with the African Union on a range of trade related issues, including our support for the African Continental Free Trade Area.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, our Parliamentary Reports published alongside signed continuity agreements contain detailed information about the volume of trade, composition of imports and exports, and wider economic impact of agreements. These reports are intended to aid businesses, consumers and parliamentarians in understanding any significant differences made to our trade relationship with partner countries and the reasons for any changes, and their impact.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to voluntarily lay these Parliamentary Reports, with Explanatory Memoranda, alongside agreements.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel grouped question UIN HL11580 question first answered 05/01/2021 16:07:41 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey