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944408

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2018
	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
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made on new trade deals with (1) Mexico, (2) Ethiopia, (3) the Philippines, (4) Egypt, and (5) Vietnam; how many visits to those countries have been made since 23 June 2016 by ministers and officials of the Department for International Trade; and what was the total cost of such visits.
	tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
	uin	HL9647
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2018 answer text <p>The United Kingdom cannot negotiate its own trade agreements while it is still a member of the European Union. The UK remains committed to supporting ongoing EU negotiations with third countries and will remain a strong advocate for free trade.</p><p> </p><p>As the UK leaves the EU, the Government is seeking to ensure continuity for our existing EU trade agreements, including those with: Algeria, Colombia, Egypt, Mexico, South Africa (as part of the <em>Southern African Development Community</em> Economic Partnership Agreement), South Korea and Ukraine, as well as with Vietnam once the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement has been ratified.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to support the implementation of the EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the East Africa Community (EAC), including Kenya. If all EAC partners find a way to sign the EPA, the UK will also seek to replicate the effects of this agreement before we leave the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is talking with a range of key trade partners to explore the best ways of delivering our priorities for our trade and investment relationships. These include working groups with Colombia, Mexico, South Korea and Turkey, and commercial dialogues with Argentina and Thailand.</p><p> </p><p>We have introduced legislation which enables the UK to put in place a trade preference scheme for developing countries which will, as a minimum, provide the same level of access as the EU’s scheme. Ethiopia, the Philippines, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burma, Tanzania and Uganda are currently beneficiaries of the EU scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) is working with all the listed countries on promoting trade and investment relationships, including through our overseas network of embassies and High Commissions. The number of visits to these countries by Ministers from DIT are given in the tables below. DIT’s Permanent Secretary (Antonia Romeo) and Second Permanent Secretary (Crawford Falconer) have not visited these countries in the period specified. Visits to these countries by other DIT officials is not recorded centrally.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Country</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total visits</strong> (23 June 2016 – present)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mexico</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ethiopia</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Philippines</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Egypt</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Vietnam</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>DRC</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Iran</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Thailand</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Burma</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>South Africa</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tanzania</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Korea</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Colombia</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kenya</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Argentina</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ukraine</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Algeria</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Uganda</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Iraq</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Details of expenditure for DIT Ministerial travel overseas is published on the Gov.uk website on a quarterly basis: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dit-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel-january-to-march-2018" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/dit-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel-january-to-march-2018</a>.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead grouped question UIN HL9648 HL9649 HL9650 question first answered 02/08/2018 12:03:57 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
	tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

889806

	registered interest
	date	23/04/2018
	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: Asia
	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 likely impact on the UK's ability to strike free trade agreements with Japan and Singapore, of the recent free trade agreements the EU has agreed with those countries.
	tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
	uin	HL7138
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2018 answer text <p>As we leave the EU, we are seeking continuity in our current trade arrangements in order to avoid any disruption and to provide certainty for businesses and individuals.</p><p>The UK has long-supported progress towards the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement and EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), as one of their strongest advocates.</p><p>The Prime Minister has agreed with Prime Minister Abe of Japan that we will work quickly to establish a new economic partnership between Japan and the UK based on the final terms of the EPA, and has agreed with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee that, when ratified, the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement would be a good baseline for future bilateral trade relations. The Department for International Trade is continuing discussions with both Japan and Singapore through our Trade and Investment Working Groups to ensure continuity and certainty of these trade agreements and to develop new ambitious bilateral economic relationships once the UK has exited the EU.</p><p>Whilst we remain a member of the EU, discussions we have about trade are limited by our obligations under the Common Commercial Policy and our duty of sincere co-operation.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead grouped question UIN HL7139 question first answered 08/05/2018 16:37:28 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
	tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

889807

	registered interest
	date	23/04/2018
	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: Asia
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in trade talks with Japan and Singapore; and at what level those talks are taking place.
	tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
	uin	HL7139
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2018 answer text <p>As we leave the EU, we are seeking continuity in our current trade arrangements in order to avoid any disruption and to provide certainty for businesses and individuals.</p><p>The UK has long-supported progress towards the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement and EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), as one of their strongest advocates.</p><p>The Prime Minister has agreed with Prime Minister Abe of Japan that we will work quickly to establish a new economic partnership between Japan and the UK based on the final terms of the EPA, and has agreed with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee that, when ratified, the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement would be a good baseline for future bilateral trade relations. The Department for International Trade is continuing discussions with both Japan and Singapore through our Trade and Investment Working Groups to ensure continuity and certainty of these trade agreements and to develop new ambitious bilateral economic relationships once the UK has exited the EU.</p><p>Whilst we remain a member of the EU, discussions we have about trade are limited by our obligations under the Common Commercial Policy and our duty of sincere co-operation.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead grouped question UIN HL7138 question first answered 08/05/2018 16:37:28 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
	tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

889804

	registered interest
	date	23/04/2018
	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: Mexico
	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 likely impact on the UK's ability to strike a free trade agreement with Mexico, of the recent free trade agreements that the EU has agreed with that country.
	tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
	uin	HL7136
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2018 answer text <p>As we leave the EU, we are seeking continuity in our current trade arrangements in order to avoid any disruption and to provide certainty for businesses and individuals. To date, meetings have been held at ministerial and official level aimed at delivering this objective.</p><p> </p><p>None of the partner countries, including Mexico, with whom we have held discussions, have any interest in disrupting trade flows.</p><p> </p><p>Once trade continuity is secured, we will look to strengthen our trade and investment relationships with key partners, including Mexico.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst we remain a member of the EU, discussions we have about trade are limited by our obligations under the Common Commercial Policy and our duty of sincere co-operation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead grouped question UIN HL7137 question first answered 08/05/2018 16:38:08 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
	tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

889805

	registered interest
	date	23/04/2018
	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: Mexico
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in trade talks with Mexico; and at what level those talks are taking place.
	tabling member printed	Lord Allen of Kensington
	uin	HL7137
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2018 answer text <p>As we leave the EU, we are seeking continuity in our current trade arrangements in order to avoid any disruption and to provide certainty for businesses and individuals. To date, meetings have been held at ministerial and official level aimed at delivering this objective.</p><p> </p><p>None of the partner countries, including Mexico, with whom we have held discussions, have any interest in disrupting trade flows.</p><p> </p><p>Once trade continuity is secured, we will look to strengthen our trade and investment relationships with key partners, including Mexico.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst we remain a member of the EU, discussions we have about trade are limited by our obligations under the Common Commercial Policy and our duty of sincere co-operation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead grouped question UIN HL7136 question first answered 08/05/2018 16:38:08 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
	tabling member	4304 label Biography information for Lord Allen of Kensington

945512

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate he has made of the value of increased British business that will accrue as a result of the opening of the new office of his Department in Raleigh in the US.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	166469
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK Government Offices (UKGOs) in Raleigh-Durham, Minneapolis-St Paul and San Diego were announced by my Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade in July 2016 and opened in February 2017. Each office is staffed by one officer, recruited locally in the US on behalf of HMG.</p><p>The locations were chosen because of their economic productivity and well-established research and development institutions and the three cities offer exciting opportunities for increased trade with and investment in the UK. The officers build relationships with key companies, politicians and educational centres and support wider HMG goals on economic reform, market access, innovation, and climate change. Along with the other UKGOs in Denver and Seattle, they contribute to the achievement of our overall trade and investment goals with the US.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery grouped question UIN 166468 166470 question first answered 25/07/2018 11:27:49 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

945511

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate he has made of the value of increased British business that will accrue as a result of the opening of the new office of his Department in Minneapolis in the US.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	166468
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK Government Offices (UKGOs) in Raleigh-Durham, Minneapolis-St Paul and San Diego were announced by my Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade in July 2016 and opened in February 2017. Each office is staffed by one officer, recruited locally in the US on behalf of HMG.</p><p>The locations were chosen because of their economic productivity and well-established research and development institutions and the three cities offer exciting opportunities for increased trade with and investment in the UK. The officers build relationships with key companies, politicians and educational centres and support wider HMG goals on economic reform, market access, innovation, and climate change. Along with the other UKGOs in Denver and Seattle, they contribute to the achievement of our overall trade and investment goals with the US.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery grouped question UIN 166469 166470 question first answered 25/07/2018 11:27:49 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

945513

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate he has made of the value of increased British business that will accrue as a result of the opening of the new office of his Department in San Diego in the US.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	166470
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK Government Offices (UKGOs) in Raleigh-Durham, Minneapolis-St Paul and San Diego were announced by my Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade in July 2016 and opened in February 2017. Each office is staffed by one officer, recruited locally in the US on behalf of HMG.</p><p>The locations were chosen because of their economic productivity and well-established research and development institutions and the three cities offer exciting opportunities for increased trade with and investment in the UK. The officers build relationships with key companies, politicians and educational centres and support wider HMG goals on economic reform, market access, innovation, and climate change. Along with the other UKGOs in Denver and Seattle, they contribute to the achievement of our overall trade and investment goals with the US.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery grouped question UIN 166468 166469 question first answered 25/07/2018 11:27:50 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

934809

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2018
	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 Promotion
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, by what criteria the Prime Minister’s trade envoys are appointed.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford South
	tabling member printed	Judith Cummins
	uin	160775
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2018 answer text <p>Decisions on the appointment of Trade Envoys are made by the Prime Minister. Trade Envoys are parliamentarians drawn from across the political spectrum and both Houses. Trade Envoys are appointed to engage with one or more emerging markets where the Department for International Trade (DIT) has identified substantial trade and investment opportunities and where there is a need for high level engagement to drive these forward.</p><p> </p><p>Since the programme was launched in 2012 the cumulative cost has been £676,691. This is a non-paid voluntary role and these costs relate to travel and subsistence for the role.</p><p> </p><p>Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys are asked to report back to my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade after each visit they undertake in the role. DIT teams based in the Trade Envoy markets, also collate any business successes the Trade Envoys have been involved with, which is reported back on a quarterly basis. In 16/17 Trade Envoys contributed towards £15.5bn in export wins in their markets.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart grouped question UIN 160776 160777 question first answered 12/07/2018 12:13:24 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4391 label Biography information for Judith Cummins

934810

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2018
	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 Promotion
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what the cost to the public purse has been of the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy scheme to date.
	tabling member constituency	Bradford South
	tabling member printed	Judith Cummins
	uin	160776
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2018 answer text <p>Decisions on the appointment of Trade Envoys are made by the Prime Minister. Trade Envoys are parliamentarians drawn from across the political spectrum and both Houses. Trade Envoys are appointed to engage with one or more emerging markets where the Department for International Trade (DIT) has identified substantial trade and investment opportunities and where there is a need for high level engagement to drive these forward.</p><p> </p><p>Since the programme was launched in 2012 the cumulative cost has been £676,691. This is a non-paid voluntary role and these costs relate to travel and subsistence for the role.</p><p> </p><p>Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys are asked to report back to my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade after each visit they undertake in the role. DIT teams based in the Trade Envoy markets, also collate any business successes the Trade Envoys have been involved with, which is reported back on a quarterly basis. In 16/17 Trade Envoys contributed towards £15.5bn in export wins in their markets.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart grouped question UIN 160775 160777 question first answered 12/07/2018 12:13:24 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4391 label Biography information for Judith Cummins