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732364

	registered interest
	date	23/06/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to ensure that Wales is not adversely affected by trade deals negotiated when the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
	uin	1000
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2017 answer text <p>The Welsh economy approaches its departure from the EU in a strong position. Such strength is demonstrated in Wales’s ability to attract globally recognised brands such as Aston Martin and Qatar Airways.</p><p> </p><p>As we leave the EU we are seeking to take advantage of all opportunities available to us. We want to ensure that Britain becomes a global leader in free trade, and Ministers and officials in DIT are working with counterparts in a range of markets to promote the UK, including Wales as a great place to do business and with which to trade.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is developing a trade policy that will work for every part of the United Kingdom, and will continue to champion the interests of companies and citizens across the UK, including in Wales.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 03/07/2017 10:00:58 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

781452

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to ensure that Welsh interests are protected in future international trade negotiations.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	110615
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with the Secretary of State for International Trade to discuss Welsh interests in respect of international trade. Hearing from stakeholders in Wales is key to understanding where concerns and opportunities lay and, last week, I was pleased to host a visit with the Secretary of State for International Trade and representatives from the dairy industry to explore their perspective in more depth.</p><p> </p><p>My Department is working to ensure we get the best possible deal for Wales and for the UK as a whole. Leaving the EU will result in many opportunities for businesses in Wales as we build on our reputation for being an open, successful trading nation.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 03/11/2017 10:00:57 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

781453

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether the Wales Office plans to make discrete assessments on the effects of future potential free trade deals on the economy in Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	110616
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2017 answer text <p>Leaving the EU will allow us to shape our own ambitious trade and investment opportunities and put the UK, including Wales, at the forefront of global trade and investment. It is important that trade policy reflects the needs and individual circumstances in Wales and I will ensure we draw on the right knowledge and expertise to make that happen. I hold regular discussions with the Secretary of State for International Trade and I, as a member of the Trade Committee, and my officials, have regular contact with the Department for International Trade’s broader work and analysis. We will continue to ensure that full and proper consideration is given to the economic impact on Wales as trade policy develops.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 03/11/2017 10:02:05 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

749715

	registered interest
	date	07/07/2017
	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: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in Welsh Government on the representation of Wales on the Board of Trade.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	3615
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The Board of Trade will serve the whole of the United Kingdom; and will include representatives from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This will ensure that the benefits of trade are spread across the whole of the UK.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 3612 3613 question first answered 12/07/2017 16:11:11 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

532399

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2016
	answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
	answering dept id	26
	answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
	answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether officials from the Welsh Government have been identified to take part in the establishment of expanded trade negotiation functions in his Department as a result of the outcome of the EU referendum.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
	tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
	uin	41710
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>The Cabinet Office has established a new unit to deliver the outcome of the referendum, exploring options for our future relationship with Europe.</p><p> </p><p>As my Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister has said, it will be important to ensure that the interests of all parts of the United Kingdom are protected and advanced in our negotiations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 07/07/2016 15:08:42 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
	tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

636303

	registered interest
	date	14/11/2016
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what proportion of trade in Welsh goods and services was undertaken on a tariff-free basis in accordance with free-trade agreements negotiated through the EU in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	52793
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2016 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade does not hold the requested information for trade in Welsh goods and services. According to departmental analysis of ONS statistics, approximately 11% of UK goods exports benefitted from reduced or zero tariffs under trade agreements between the EU and third countries in 2015. This figure takes into account preferential agreements that are not free trade agreements.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 22/11/2016 16:37:11 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

757921

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on ensuring that the Welsh Government is consulted on future trade deals.
	tabling member constituency	Dundee West
	tabling member printed	Chris Law
	uin	900698
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the Secretary of State for International Trade and our departments will continue to collaborate to ensure that we work closely with the Devolved Administrations. I can assure you, this Government is committed to developing a trade policy that works for the whole of the UK, reflecting the needs and individual circumstances of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 900699 900703 question first answered 06/09/2017 14:44:00 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4403 label Biography information for Chris Law

757922

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on ensuring that the Welsh Government is consulted on future trade deals.
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	tabling member printed	Martyn Day
	uin	900699
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the Secretary of State for International Trade and our departments will continue to collaborate to ensure that we work closely with the Devolved Administrations. I can assure you, this Government is committed to developing a trade policy that works for the whole of the UK, reflecting the needs and individual circumstances of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 900698 900703 question first answered 06/09/2017 14:44:00 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

757919

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on ensuring that the Welsh Government is consulted on future trade deals.
	tabling member constituency	Airdrie and Shotts
	tabling member printed	Neil Gray
	uin	900703
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the Secretary of State for International Trade and our departments will continue to collaborate to ensure that we work closely with the Devolved Administrations. I can assure you, this Government is committed to developing a trade policy that works for the whole of the UK, reflecting the needs and individual circumstances of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 900698 900699 question first answered 06/09/2017 14:44:00 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4365 label Biography information for Neil Gray