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1582761

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2023
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Economic Cooperation: South Carolina
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many meetings her (a) Ministers and (b) officials had with car manufacturers on the memorandum of understanding between the UK and South Carolina before the signing of that agreement.
	tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
	tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
	uin	137849
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2023 answer text <p>Government officials and Ministers regularly engage with the automotive industry to support the growth of British businesses and address market access barriers.</p><p> </p><p>UK sector experts in the US engaged regularly with industry representatives in the formulation of the UK-South Carolina Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Trade officials further engaged the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and other industry representatives through the Department’s established Trade Advisory Groups. The UK will continue to engage industry in the delivery of this MOU in 2023.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 15/02/2023 15:12:31 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston previous answer version 53385 answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands answering member 1526
	tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury

1582731

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2023
	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: Drugs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps she has taken to include the mutual recognition of pharmaceutical products in trade agreement negotiations.
	tabling member constituency	Witham
	tabling member printed	Priti Patel
	uin	137777
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2023 answer text <p>The UK has secured a number of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) on Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceutical products in recent years. They comprise standalone MRAs with the US, Australia and New Zealand, with similar commitments contained in our Free Trade Agreements with Japan, Switzerland, Israel and Canada. New Free Trade Agreement negotiations are ongoing with Israel and Canada.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 15/02/2023 15:30:23 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel

1583690

	registered interest
	date	03/02/2023
	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: Vehicles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many (a) fossil fuel-, (b) electric- and (c) hybrid-powered road-legal vehicles their Department purchased in the last 24 months.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	139326
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2023 answer text <p>The Department has not purchased any road legal vehicles in the past 24 months. It uses the Government Car Service for vehicle provision. Cars provided to Departments by the Government Car Service will be included in the return for the Department for Transport.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 15/02/2023 15:37:11 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1584699

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2023
	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: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether her Department has had discussions with representatives of the state government of (a) Alabama, (b) Mississippi and (c) Arkansas on securing memorandums of understanding on trade in the last two years.
	tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
	tabling member printed	Scott Benton
	uin	140415
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2023 answer text <p>We regularly engage states through our network of consulates on how we can enhance our strong, existing trade relationships. My predecessor also met with the Governor of Arkansas in April last year to discuss how we could boost trade further.</p><p>We welcome continued interest from states in strengthening trade ties and will continue to focus on how best we can work together to deliver the greatest impact for business.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 15/02/2023 15:52:42 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4793 label Biography information for Scott Benton

1582989

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2023
	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: Recruitment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how much her Department spent on recruitment consultants in each of the last three years.
	tabling member constituency	Edinburgh West
	tabling member printed	Christine Jardine
	uin	137944
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2023 answer text <p>The total cost of support from external recruitment consultants for 2020, 2021 and 2022 was £648,408.47. This covers support for recruiting substantive civil servants at delegated grades and Senior Civil Servants (SCS) grades and Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), at the Department for International Trade and UK Export Finance.</p><p>Recruitment consultant support is used when the department is looking to recruit for roles that require a specialised or senior skillset to ensure we maximise our reach, and to help attract external candidates.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Spend </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>20/21</strong></p></td><td><p>£183,480.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>21/22</strong></p></td><td><p>£161,970.70</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>22/23 year to date 31/01/23</strong></p></td><td><p>£302,957.77</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p>£648,408.47</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 13/02/2023 10:45:59 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston previous answer version 53400 answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4634 label Biography information for Christine Jardine

1581909

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2023
	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: Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps their Department takes to comply with section 181 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992; and if they will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
	tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
	uin	135309
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2023 answer text <p>There is a range of HR information which is published on GOV.UK and therefore publicly available:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sections-181-185-of-the-trade-union-and-labour-relations-consolidation-act-1992" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sections-181-185-of-the-trade-union-and-labour-relations-consolidation-act-1992</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade</a></p><p>In addition, the Department for International Trade, now the Department for Business and Trade, meets regularly with their recognised Trade Unions and presents and shares a range of information and data where it is appropriate and in line with privacy statements. This helps inform decision making through negotiation, engagement and consultation as appropriate.</p><p>This department is therefore complying with section 181 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and we always seek to work constructively with trade unions.</p><p>UK Export Finance (UKEF) have also provided a similar response to confirm that UKEF is therefore complying with section 181 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 13/02/2023 11:06:08 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

1582996

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2023
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Russia: Sanctions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether Paul Smith Limited has been granted an exception or licence to sell luxury fashion items in Russia.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	138037
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2023 answer text <p>Between 14 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has not issued licences by exception for the export of luxury fashion items or cars for these specific companies to Russia. This is the latest period published in the Official Export Control Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Information on Russia Sanctions relating to luxury goods (as specified in Schedule 3A to the Regulations) can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government takes the enforcement of sanctions very seriously, and any UK person or company anywhere in the world that is selling or exporting sanctioned goods to Russia, directly or indirectly, may be in breach of sanctions law and potentially faces a heavy fine or imprisonment.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 138039 138041 question first answered 13/02/2023 11:16:26 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1583000

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2023
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Russia: Sanctions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether Agent Provocateur has been granted an exception or licence to sell luxury fashion items in Russia.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	138039
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2023 answer text <p>Between 14 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has not issued licences by exception for the export of luxury fashion items or cars for these specific companies to Russia. This is the latest period published in the Official Export Control Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Information on Russia Sanctions relating to luxury goods (as specified in Schedule 3A to the Regulations) can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government takes the enforcement of sanctions very seriously, and any UK person or company anywhere in the world that is selling or exporting sanctioned goods to Russia, directly or indirectly, may be in breach of sanctions law and potentially faces a heavy fine or imprisonment.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 138037 138041 question first answered 13/02/2023 11:16:26 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1583002

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2023
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Russia: Sanctions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether Rolls-Royce has been granted an exception or licence to sell luxury cars in Russia.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	uin	138041
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2023 answer text <p>Between 14 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has not issued licences by exception for the export of luxury fashion items or cars for these specific companies to Russia. This is the latest period published in the Official Export Control Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Information on Russia Sanctions relating to luxury goods (as specified in Schedule 3A to the Regulations) can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government takes the enforcement of sanctions very seriously, and any UK person or company anywhere in the world that is selling or exporting sanctioned goods to Russia, directly or indirectly, may be in breach of sanctions law and potentially faces a heavy fine or imprisonment.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 138037 138039 question first answered 13/02/2023 11:16:26 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1564984

	registered interest
	date	09/01/2023
	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, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on the level of investment in UK industry.
	tabling member constituency	Bristol East
	tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
	uin	118845
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2023 answer text <p>We are engaging closely with the US administration to address our serious concerns about the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as talking to our friends and allies across the world who are similarly affected, we will continue to robustly defend the interests of UK industry.</p><p>During the Secretary of State's visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, the Inflation Reduction Act was atop of her agenda. She held meetings with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reaffirm her concerns about the legislation and a potential global subsidies race, as well as EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, where she continued to push for both sides to work together and with other international partners on our response to the Inflation Reduction Act.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 13/02/2023 11:28:57 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston previous answer version 46488 answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands answering member 1526
	tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy