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1192584

	registered interest
	date	04/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	BAE Systems: Inspections
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when her Department last used its powers under Article 31 of the Export Control Order 2008 to undertake an ad hoc inspection of BAE System’s weekly freighter flight from Warton Aerodrome in Lancashire to Ta’if in Saudi Arabia; and what the outcome was of that inspection.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
	tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
	uin	43126
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Inspections of records under section 31 are in relation to a company’s use of general licences and not specific events such as regular freighter flights.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">Their purpose is to get assurance that users of general licences meet the terms and conditions of their licences.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The frequency of inspections varies from six months to three years, taking into account the track record of compliance; types of licences utilised; knowledge and experience of the business in relation to export controls; and frequency of usage.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The BAE site at Warton was last inspected on 5 and 6 April 2017 and covered three separate BAE Systems companies. The outcome of compliance inspections is commercially sensitive.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Inspections of records under section 31 are in relation to a company’s use of general licences, rather than specific events such as regular freighter flights.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The purpose of inspections is to get assurance that users of general licences meet the terms and conditions of their licences. The frequency of inspections varies from six months to three years, taking into account the track record of compliance; types of licences utilised; knowledge and experience of the business in relation to export controls; and frequency of usage.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The BAE site at Warton was last inspected on 5<sup>th</sup> and 6<sup>th</sup> April 2017 and covered three separate BAE Systems companies. The outcome of compliance inspections is commercially sensitive.</ins></p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 11/05/2020 16:47:07 question first ministerially corrected 13/05/2020 12:44:59 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena previous answer version 20324 answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

1191831

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Department for International Trade: Remote Working
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many staff in her Department have formal arrangements to work from home during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Rutherglen and Hamilton West
	tabling member printed	Margaret Ferrier
	uin	41491
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT), including UK Export Finance, has been operating a policy of working from home by default for those staff living and working in the United Kingdom, in line with UK Government guidelines. We have provided guidance on working from home, including information on the safe and secure use of technology and data, as well as advice on wellbeing, mental health and staying connected.</p><p> </p><p>There are a small number of essential staff who are working in the office where work cannot be undertaken remotely. We estimate that this is currently in the region of 10 at any one time. This is by exception and requires prior approval from a senior manager.</p><p> </p><p>For our workforce based overseas, we are working closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to adopt appropriate working arrangements based on the specific circumstances of the countries we are operating in. This includes temporary return to the UK in some instances. The vast majority of DIT staff in overseas locations have the ability to work remotely and have been instructed to do so, in line with UK Government advice.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 09:46:55 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4386 label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier

1192113

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	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 the Government is proceeding with trade talks with the US Administration during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Wokingham
	tabling member printed	John Redwood
	uin	41873
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>On 5 May, my Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade and the US Trade Representative launched negotiations for a UK-US Free Trade Agreement and agreed an ambitious timetable for virtual talks. The joint statement issued confirming the start of negotiations can be found on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-start-trade-negotiations" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-start-trade-negotiations</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Negotiations will be carried out by video conference, ensuring that talks can progress during the Covid-19 pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>More trade is essential if the UK is to overcome the unprecedented economic challenge posed by Covid-19, and new trade agreements are an important part of the long-term economic recovery, providing new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs who have suffered most in this difficult period.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 09:35:27 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	14 label Biography information for Sir John Redwood

1192218

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Israel
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to strengthen the UK’s trade relationship with Israel in medical research and development during the covid-19 pandemic.
	tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
	tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
	uin	42244
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>UK and Israeli experts have been closely cooperating on medical research and development throughout the course of the COVID-19 response, including in relation to testing, clinical response, epidemiological management, and the development of vaccines and treatments. This cooperation has been extremely helpful to both sides and has resulted in a number of opportunities for further collaboration.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 09:22:54 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1192253

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Trade: Freight
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate she has made of the (a) level of decline in the availability of global freight services and (b) the effect of that decline on costs to UK exporters; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	41886
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises that freight operators and their workforce (including all those working in supply chains) are vital to the continued flow of critical goods. Freight is currently moving effectively across borders into and out of the UK, but Covid-19 continues to present significant risks and we are working across Government and the devolved administrations, with industry, to mitigate and manage these risks.</p><p> </p><p>The Government continues to engage with UK exporters to understand the challenges that they are facing as a result of Covid-19, that affect their ability to trade with countries. To assist exporting businesses through these challenging times, the Government has announced an unprecedented package of measures which include the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), business rate holidays and the newly launched Bounce Back loans. In addition to this, UK Export Finance (UKEF) is providing support to exporting businesses facing disruptions through export finance and insurance.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 09:07:08 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1192254

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Customs: Electronic Signatures
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the potential merits of removing the requirement for physical signatures under the (a) Bills of Exchange Act 1882 and (b) Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 to (i) help facilitate paperless trade and (ii) mitigate the effects of covid-19 on international trade; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow West
	tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
	uin	41887
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>This Department is closely engaged and working alongside the Ministry of Justice, and a number of other key Government Departments on improving the processes for handling of both customs and maritime documents.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We are committed to the interests of traders in the UK’s future trading arrangements and to ensure the best possible outcome for UK businesses and consumers.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 10:16:54 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1192399

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Investment: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the flow of foreign direct investment.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	42006
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>The outlook for FDI in the UK will depend on the duration of the economic disruption and how businesses and markets respond.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is continuing its engagement with foreign investors to understand the effect of Covid-19’s outbreak on their investment plans and to support FDI flows to the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 10:29:24 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1192410

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements
	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 adequacy of current processes for the scrutiny of international trade agreements.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	42007
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to transparency and will ensure that parliamentarians, UK citizens and businesses have access to the information they need on our trade negotiations.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State laid a statement on 6 February, setting out the Government’s proposed approach to FTAs with priority partners including the USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. On 2 March, the Government published its objectives and initial scoping assessment for the proposed US trade deal and the Secretary of State for International Trade made an Oral Statement to Parliament.</p><p> </p><p>Once negotiations are underway the Government will continue to keep Parliament informed via regular updates.</p><p> </p><p>At the end of each negotiation, any free trade agreement treaty will be subject to the robust ratification procedures set out in the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act (CRaG) 2010, including the opportunity for Parliament to scrutinise the treaty before it is ratified.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 08:56:36 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1192680

	registered interest
	date	04/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that negotiations on bilateral trade agreements continue during the covid-19 pandemic.
	tabling member constituency	Stourbridge
	tabling member printed	Suzanne Webb
	uin	43192
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>We have now launched negotiations virtually with the US. The UK government remains in regular contact with the US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand and we will jointly decide how to proceed with each negotiation in a way which respects public health. Our partners remaining willing to make progress on high quality free trade agreements. Increasing transatlantic trade can help our economies bounce back from the economic challenge posed by COVID-19.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 09:16:35 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4802 label Biography information for Suzanne Webb

1192832

	registered interest
	date	04/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what (a) discussions she has had with and (b) representations she has received from the maritime industry on the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on (i) imports and (ii) exports.
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	uin	42997
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>This Department is working closely with the maritime industry, including regular contact with the umbrella organisation for the sector; ‘Maritime UK’. We have heard directly from the sector the effect of the pandemic on their ability to trade.</p><p>In addition to the Government’s overall package of support for business, on 24 April, we announced an unprecedented package of measures supporting 31 critical freight routes between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and mainland Europe: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-package-to-protect-ferry-freight-routes. These measures will support maritime companies to continue to trade globally. We continue to engage with the sector to hear their views.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 09:41:44 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson