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1241214

	registered interest
	date	07/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Smart Freight system will be available for testing by road haulage drivers.
	tabling member constituency	North Thanet
	tabling member printed	Sir Roger Gale
	uin	100273
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2020 answer text <p>Further to the statement by my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 23 September, details of external ministerial meetings are published on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a></p><p>Regarding the 'Check an HGV is ready to cross the border' service (formerly known as 'Smart Freight'), I refer to the answer given to<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-09-21/92707" target="_blank"> PQ 92707.</a></p><p>It is vital businesses, including those who rely on seasonal work, and workers prepare for the end of the Transition Period. That is why the Government has launched a public information campaign to ensure those affected are ready for the changes this will bring.The campaign uses a range of communication channels and events to help employers understand and prepare. Guidance for businesses is available on <a href="http://gov.uk/transition" target="_blank">gov.uk/transition</a>.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 100973 100974 100975 100976 question first answered 13/10/2020 16:57:07 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	87 label Biography information for Sir Roger Gale

1401250

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	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: Temporary Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many staff are temporarily employed in her Department (a) in total and (b) in positions within the senior civil service; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	100394
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) interprets ‘Temporarily employed’ staff for the purposes of this response to be those working on DIT objectives under Contingent Labour arrangements. This response does not cover staff on loan from Other Government Departments working on DIT objectives, secondees, Fast Stream employees, Interns, or Fixed Term Appointees.</p><p>A total of 217 staff were employed under Contingent Labour arrangements, of which 19 worked within U.K. Export Finance and 198 within the DIT Ministerial department as of June 2021.</p><p>Of the above, there are 0 Senior Civil Servants currently employed under Contingent Labour arrangements across both U.K. Export Finance and DIT.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/01/2022 16:58:24 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1401251

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	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: Consultants
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will publish (a) a list of the contracts for consultancy services her Department has issued in each of the last three years, (b) how much each contract cost and (c) the services that were provided.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	100395
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>Details of Government contracts above £10,000 are published on Contracts Finder: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk%2FSearch&amp;data=04|01|Dimitri.Vinnikov%40trade.gov.uk|f84616bd7cc1469ea2aa08d9d4fb244f|8fa217ec33aa46fbad96dfe68006bb86|0|0|637774997368369171|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D|3000&amp;sdata=Bzc2%2FWcncd9poREUY%2F4rtGMIPh94oKXRFZqM6iugqMg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search</a>. DIT’s consultancy contracts can be found on here which include the maximum value of the contract and the services provided.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/01/2022 16:52:17 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1401252

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	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: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will publish the full day by day itinerary of the Minister of State’s visit to the US in December 2021; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	100396
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2022 answer text <p>Between 5 and 15 December I visited California; Atlanta, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee, Oklahoma City and Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina.</p><p> </p><p>The visit included productive meetings with Governors, Mayors and Agriculture and Economic Development Commissioners. I also met with business leaders from sectors including fintech, and agriculture. These stakeholders had great interest in doing more on trade with the UK, including Memoranda of Understanding agreements, which we are following up.</p><p> </p><p>I also spoke to Members of Congress from other states including Washington State, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Missouri; building bridges for the UK at federal and state level.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 20/01/2022 11:34:05 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1401253

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	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, if she will publish the activities conducted by each trade envoy since their appointment; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	100397
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2022 answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Programme has 34 Trade Envoys, covering 72 markets, who support the UK Government’s overall strategy to drive economic growth, promote UK trade and encourage inward investment, helping to level up the country. When undertaking their role they meet numerous people, including key government contacts, stakeholders and businesses and undertake to make two visits to their respective market(s) per year, although this varies depending on the market and the commercial opportunities being pursued. A summary of their activity will be published in the Department's annual report.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 18/01/2022 11:29:01 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1401339

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	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: Consultants
	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 any (a) financial contract and (b) meetings with (i) Clifford Chance LLP, (ii) FTI Consulting and (iii) Fenchurch Advisory Partners in the last five years; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	100407
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2022 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) has a contract with Clifford Chance LLP which can be found <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk%2Fnotice%2Fd9e5c99b-0e4d-4d1a-b526-5c46009dba1a%3Forigin%3DSearchResults%26p%3D1&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cparly.pqs%40trade.gov.uk%7C06983fad037f47468a6c08d9d5ce8301%7C8fa217ec33aa46fbad96dfe68006bb86%7C0%7C0%7C637775905200407698%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=U%2BZeyAo5USmpWMwRNglyG0Af%2BYhtl7wO7AMAOQGR20U%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Here</a>. DIT had a number of meetings with Clifford Chance LLP in order to set up this contract and has ongoing meetings to contract manage it. DIT has no financial contract with FTI Consulting and Fenchurch Advisory Partners.</p><p>Since 2015, DIT has interacted with Clifford Chance on at least 65 occasions, FTI Consulting on 97 and Fenchurch Advisory Partners twice. These interactions include meetings with officials and attendance at events.</p><p>Details of Government contracts above £10,000 are published on Contracts Finder: <a href="https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search" target="_blank">https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search</a>.</p><p>In addition, DIT has previously had meetings with these companies as part of our commitment to working hard to promote Financial Services Trade and Investment, and a Partner from Clifford Chance LLP is a member of one of DIT’s Trade Advisory Groups.</p><p>Details of ministerial meetings are published quarterly and can be found on GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 20/01/2022 11:16:45 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1401320

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	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, Commonwealth and Development Office: Heathrow Airport
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will publish the (a) dates and (b) outbound destinations for each occasion when (i) she and (ii) her predecessor made use of the VIP suites at Heathrow Airport in (A) 2019, (B) 2020 and (C) 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	100468
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2022 answer text <p>My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade has never used the VIP suites at Heathrow Airport. Her predecessor also did not use them during her time as Secretary of State for International Trade.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 18/01/2022 11:20:06 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1466314

	registered interest
	date	26/05/2022
	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: Somaliland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether she plans to take steps to negotiate a trade deal between the UK and Somaliland.
	tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
	tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
	uin	10056
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2022 answer text <p>For a decade the United Kingdom has been the only Western bilateral donor with a permanent diplomatic presence in Hargeisa. However, there are no plans to negotiate a free trade agreement with Somaliland. Somalia, including Somaliland, qualifies for duty free quota free access on goods imported to the United Kingdom through the United Kingdom Generalised Scheme of Preferences.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 10/06/2022 10:09:20 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1401353

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Arms Trade: Saudi Arabia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the Written Statement of 8 December 2021, HCWS449, on Trade Policy Update, whether she received representations from the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on the impact of those changes on arms exports to Saudi Arabia.
	tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
	tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
	uin	100566
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2022 answer text <p>My Rt. Hon. Friends, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and the Secretary of State for Defence, were fully involved in the preparation of the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria. The revised Criteria were agreed by all three Secretaries of State.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 13/01/2022 12:22:53 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury

1401354

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Arms Trade: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the Written Statement of 8 December 2021, HCWS449 on Trade Policy Update, whether she received representations from representatives of human rights organisations on the potential effect impact of that statement on the quantity of export licenses granted .
	tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
	tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
	uin	100567
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2022 answer text <p>We did not receive representations from human rights organisations; however, officials are meeting with representatives of non-governmental organisations to discuss the revised Criteria on 18 January.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 14/01/2022 15:00:14 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt previous answer version 43176 answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury

1401355

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Arms Trade: Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the Written Statement of 8 December 2021, HCWS449 on Trade Policy Update, what assessment her Department made of the potential effect of those changes on levels of arms exports to (a) Saudi Arabia and (b) United Arab Emirates.
	tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
	tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
	uin	100568
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2022 answer text <p>We do not expect the revised Strategic Export Licensing Criteria to have a significant impact on the level of arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Risks in relation to human rights and international humanitarian law remain key parts of our assessment.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 13/01/2022 12:29:01 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury

1401415

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Arms Trade: Export Controls
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the Written Statement of 8 December 2021, HCWS449 on Trade Policy Update, whether her Department has undertaken an impact assessment on the recent changes announced to UK arms export control.
	tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
	tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
	uin	100569
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2022 answer text <p>On the revised Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, no impact assessment was carried out as we do not expect the changes to have a significant impact on the level of arms exports.</p><p> </p><p>An impact assessment was carried out on the proposed changes to the Military End-Use Control. The assessment concluded the changes would have a minimal impact on legitimate trade while allowing the Government to prevent exports of otherwise non-controlled items that pose threats to national security, international peace and security, and human rights in embargoed destinations.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 13/01/2022 16:11:38 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury

1241739

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Small Businesses
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with SMEs on their requirements as the end of the transition period approaches.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds West
	tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
	uin	100973
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2020 answer text <p>Further to the statement by my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 23 September, details of external ministerial meetings are published on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a></p><p>Regarding the 'Check an HGV is ready to cross the border' service (formerly known as 'Smart Freight'), I refer to the answer given to<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-09-21/92707" target="_blank"> PQ 92707.</a></p><p>It is vital businesses, including those who rely on seasonal work, and workers prepare for the end of the Transition Period. That is why the Government has launched a public information campaign to ensure those affected are ready for the changes this will bring.The campaign uses a range of communication channels and events to help employers understand and prepare. Guidance for businesses is available on <a href="http://gov.uk/transition" target="_blank">gov.uk/transition</a>.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 100273 100974 100975 100976 question first answered 13/10/2020 16:57:07 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

1241740

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Brexit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will list the organisations he has had discussions with on preparations for the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds West
	tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
	uin	100974
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2020 answer text <p>Further to the statement by my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 23 September, details of external ministerial meetings are published on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a></p><p>Regarding the 'Check an HGV is ready to cross the border' service (formerly known as 'Smart Freight'), I refer to the answer given to<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-09-21/92707" target="_blank"> PQ 92707.</a></p><p>It is vital businesses, including those who rely on seasonal work, and workers prepare for the end of the Transition Period. That is why the Government has launched a public information campaign to ensure those affected are ready for the changes this will bring.The campaign uses a range of communication channels and events to help employers understand and prepare. Guidance for businesses is available on <a href="http://gov.uk/transition" target="_blank">gov.uk/transition</a>.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 100273 100973 100975 100976 question first answered 13/10/2020 16:57:07 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

1241741

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Seasonal Workers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government plans to provide (a) businesses and (b) their employees who rely on seasonal work with the information they require to prepare for the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds West
	tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
	uin	100975
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2020 answer text <p>Further to the statement by my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 23 September, details of external ministerial meetings are published on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a></p><p>Regarding the 'Check an HGV is ready to cross the border' service (formerly known as 'Smart Freight'), I refer to the answer given to<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-09-21/92707" target="_blank"> PQ 92707.</a></p><p>It is vital businesses, including those who rely on seasonal work, and workers prepare for the end of the Transition Period. That is why the Government has launched a public information campaign to ensure those affected are ready for the changes this will bring.The campaign uses a range of communication channels and events to help employers understand and prepare. Guidance for businesses is available on <a href="http://gov.uk/transition" target="_blank">gov.uk/transition</a>.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 100273 100973 100974 100976 question first answered 13/10/2020 16:57:07 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

1241742

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Smart Freight system will be ready in time for the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds West
	tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
	uin	100976
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2020 answer text <p>Further to the statement by my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 23 September, details of external ministerial meetings are published on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a></p><p>Regarding the 'Check an HGV is ready to cross the border' service (formerly known as 'Smart Freight'), I refer to the answer given to<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-09-21/92707" target="_blank"> PQ 92707.</a></p><p>It is vital businesses, including those who rely on seasonal work, and workers prepare for the end of the Transition Period. That is why the Government has launched a public information campaign to ensure those affected are ready for the changes this will bring.The campaign uses a range of communication channels and events to help employers understand and prepare. Guidance for businesses is available on <a href="http://gov.uk/transition" target="_blank">gov.uk/transition</a>.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 100273 100973 100974 100975 question first answered 13/10/2020 16:57:07 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

1241794

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Weddings: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the attendance restrictions on weddings will be reviewed.
	tabling member constituency	Tatton
	tabling member printed	Esther McVey
	uin	100986
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government continues to work closely with stakeholders in the wedding industry, to enable weddings and civil partnerships to continue to take place.</p><p>We recognise that the limit on attendees may be disappointing for those planning such events. By their nature, weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are events that bring families and friends together from across the country and sometimes across the world, making them particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. We do not wish to keep restrictions in place for any longer than we have to, and it will be kept under review in line with the changing situation. For further information, please refer to the guidance<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships" target="_blank"> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships</a></p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 16/10/2020 14:15:44 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4084 label Biography information for Esther McVey

1242055

	registered interest
	date	09/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Port of Dover
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Port of Dover will receive the Government funding announced for preparations ahead of the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds West
	tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
	uin	101269
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to my answer to <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-09-24/95015" target="_blank">PQ 95015</a> on 2 October 2020.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 14/10/2020 17:34:04 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

1242056

	registered interest
	date	09/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Advertising: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much money the Government has spent on advertising that was subsequently withdrawn as part of its covid-19 response.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds West
	tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
	uin	101270
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2020 answer text <p>Further to the answers given to PQ <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-04-27/40655" target="_blank">40655</a> on 11 May 2020 and to PQ <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-05-13/46692" target="_blank">46692</a> on 29 May 2020, no spend on advertising has been withdrawn.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 14/10/2020 17:36:50 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

1401952

	registered interest
	date	11/01/2022
	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: Forests
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent discussions she has had with the World Trade Organisation on the level of international tariffs on forest risk products.
	tabling member constituency	Epsom and Ewell
	tabling member printed	Chris Grayling
	uin	101651
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2022 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for International Trade has had no discussions at the World Trade Organisation on the level of international tariffs on forest risk commodities.</p><p> </p><p>The Department continues to support the Government’s ongoing work to promote the sustainable trade in forest risk commodities, and is considering the role of the WTO and other fora in this effort.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 19/01/2022 16:57:17 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1413 label Biography information for Chris Grayling

1401953

	registered interest
	date	11/01/2022
	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: Mercosur
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions she (a) has had and (b) plans to have with relevant stakeholders on strengthening trade ties with the Mercosur countries.
	tabling member constituency	Epsom and Ewell
	tabling member printed	Chris Grayling
	uin	101652
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2022 answer text <p>Ministers and officials engage regularly with stakeholders to understand the opportunities and challenges to increasing trade and investment with the region, including at a Mercosur-focused roundtable discussion with businesses chaired by my Hon. Friend the Minister for International Trade last July, and on a visit to Uruguay in September. In November, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade discussed collaboration on trade and health with Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero. On Tuesday, the Secretary of State spoke with her Brazilian counterpart Roberto Fendt to discuss opportunities to improve our trade. The Secretary of State and I look forward to further engagement around the next UK-Brazil JETCO later this year.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 21/01/2022 12:40:34 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1413 label Biography information for Chris Grayling

1401876

	registered interest
	date	11/01/2022
	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: Australia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, which clauses of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement require parliamentary approval.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
	uin	101805
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>Parliament has a statutory scrutiny role for treaties (including Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)), under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act (CRaG) 2010.</p><p>Parliament will also be required to approve any primary and secondary legislation needed to implement the UK-Australia FTA. As per the draft explanatory memorandum for the agreement the need for primary legislation has been identified in order to implement the Procurement Chapter of the Treaty. Secondary legislation will be required for provisions of the Intellectual Property chapter. The Government will also implement changes to tariffs under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/01/2022 17:57:39 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1242340

	registered interest
	date	12/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Employment: Greater Manchester
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK and EU failing to agree a deal on their future relationship on employment in (a) Greater Manchester and (b) Salford.
	tabling member constituency	Worsley and Eccles South
	tabling member printed	Barbara Keeley
	uin	102013
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to working to reach an agreement with the EU.</p><p>Whether or not the UK and EU reach agreement, the UK will be an independent coastal state outside of the Common Fisheries Policy from 31 December 2020. The UK will no longer be bound by the EU’s outdated and unfair method of sharing fishing opportunities. I refer the hon. Member to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-consults-on-new-measures-to-boost-the-fishing-industry-and-coastal-communities" target="_blank">press statement released</a> on 13 October 2020 by the Fisheries Minister on this issue.</p><p>I also refer the hon. Member to the answer given to <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-06-16/59762" target="_blank">PQ59762</a> on 23 June 2020.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 102014 102015 question first answered 15/10/2020 17:15:09 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1588 label Biography information for Barbara Keeley

1242338

	registered interest
	date	12/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Fisheries: UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the value of free trade with the EU to the UK fishing industry.
	tabling member constituency	Worsley and Eccles South
	tabling member printed	Barbara Keeley
	uin	102014
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to working to reach an agreement with the EU.</p><p>Whether or not the UK and EU reach agreement, the UK will be an independent coastal state outside of the Common Fisheries Policy from 31 December 2020. The UK will no longer be bound by the EU’s outdated and unfair method of sharing fishing opportunities. I refer the hon. Member to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-consults-on-new-measures-to-boost-the-fishing-industry-and-coastal-communities" target="_blank">press statement released</a> on 13 October 2020 by the Fisheries Minister on this issue.</p><p>I also refer the hon. Member to the answer given to <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-06-16/59762" target="_blank">PQ59762</a> on 23 June 2020.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 102013 102015 question first answered 15/10/2020 17:15:09 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1588 label Biography information for Barbara Keeley

1242339

	registered interest
	date	12/10/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Fisheries: UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK and the EU failing to agree an agreement on their future relationship by the end of the transition period on the UK fishing industry.
	tabling member constituency	Worsley and Eccles South
	tabling member printed	Barbara Keeley
	uin	102015
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2020 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to working to reach an agreement with the EU.</p><p>Whether or not the UK and EU reach agreement, the UK will be an independent coastal state outside of the Common Fisheries Policy from 31 December 2020. The UK will no longer be bound by the EU’s outdated and unfair method of sharing fishing opportunities. I refer the hon. Member to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-consults-on-new-measures-to-boost-the-fishing-industry-and-coastal-communities" target="_blank">press statement released</a> on 13 October 2020 by the Fisheries Minister on this issue.</p><p>I also refer the hon. Member to the answer given to <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-06-16/59762" target="_blank">PQ59762</a> on 23 June 2020.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 102013 102014 question first answered 15/10/2020 17:15:09 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1588 label Biography information for Barbara Keeley