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1276489

registered interest
date	14/01/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Business: North East
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment she has made of the effect of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement on businesses in North East England that trade internationally.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne North
tabling member printed	Catherine McKinnell
uin	910767
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>The Trade and Cooperation Agreement is the first free trade agreement the EU has reached based on zero tariffs and quotas and is fantastic news for the North East. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement includes Rules of Origin that frequently exceed what the EU has previously agreed. For example, innovative rules to support trade in electric vehicles will benefit our world-leading car manufacturers including in the North East.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 14/01/2021 12:40:02 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4125 label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell

1275830

registered interest
date	12/01/2021
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: Vietnam
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what provisions exist in the free trade agreement with Vietnam to suspend that agreement in whole or in part in response to serious violations by either party of the terms of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1948.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	136468
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2021 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has long promoted its values globally. We are clear that more trade does not have to come at the expense of our values. We have longstanding, deep relationships with Vietnam which will always allow HM Government to have open discussions on these issues.</p><p> </p><p>The United Kingdom’s priority was to seek to replicate the effects of existing EU trading arrangements with Vietnam, as far as possible, into a bilateral arrangement by the end of the Transition Period. This did not include replicating the separate EU-Vietnam Partnership and Cooperation Agreement. Instead a refreshed UK-Vietnam Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed on 30 September 2020, reflecting our close partnership.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 136469 question first answered 18/01/2021 09:52:18 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1275831

registered interest
date	12/01/2021
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: Vietnam
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, for what reason she did not include an essential elements clause relating to human rights in the UK's free trade agreement with Vietnam, absent any cross-references in that agreement to other legally binding agreements relating to human rights.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	136469
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2021 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has long promoted its values globally. We are clear that more trade does not have to come at the expense of our values. We have longstanding, deep relationships with Vietnam which will always allow HM Government to have open discussions on these issues.</p><p> </p><p>The United Kingdom’s priority was to seek to replicate the effects of existing EU trading arrangements with Vietnam, as far as possible, into a bilateral arrangement by the end of the Transition Period. This did not include replicating the separate EU-Vietnam Partnership and Cooperation Agreement. Instead a refreshed UK-Vietnam Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed on 30 September 2020, reflecting our close partnership.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 136468 question first answered 18/01/2021 09:52:19 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1274195

registered interest
date	06/01/2021
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, if she will ensure that (a) general standards and (b) rules on geographic indicators will not be lowered in exchange for any reduction of tariffs in a UK-US mini trade deal.
tabling member constituency	Midlothian
tabling member printed	Owen Thompson
uin	133979
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>Both the UK and the US have made clear their shared ambition for a comprehensive trade agreement. Getting the right deal is more important than meeting any particular deadline.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s reputation for quality, safety and performance drives demand for UK goods and is key to our long-term prosperity. In negotiations, we will uphold the UK's high environmental protection, animal welfare and food safety standards.</p><p> </p><p>We will also maintain effective protection of food and drink names in a way that reflects their geographical origins, getting the balance right for consumers to ensure they are not confused or misled about the origins of goods, and have access to a competitive range of products.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 14/01/2021 13:49:48 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4482 label Biography information for Owen Thompson

1273114

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Iron and Steel: UK Trade with EU
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 Cabinet colleagues on tariff free access for UK-produced steel to the European market.
tabling member constituency	Aberavon
tabling member printed	Stephen Kinnock
uin	132933
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government has worked successfully with the European Commission to secure country-specific allocations for some steel products within the Tariff Rate Quotas (by which the EU imposes its steel safeguard measures) to enable UK companies to trade tariff-free into the EU. These tariff-free allocations came into operation on 1 January 2021.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/01/2021 15:33:06 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4359 label Biography information for Stephen Kinnock

1273127

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Welsh Government: Disclosure of Information
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 Welsh Government on adding the Welsh Government to the list of public authorities permitted to disclose information under Clause 2 of the Trade (Disclosure of Information) Act 2020.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	132855
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) led engagement with the Welsh Government during the passage of the Trade (Disclosure of Information) Bill.</p><p> </p><p>DIT and the Cabinet Office have committed to working closely with devolved administrations. This will ensure that relevant analysis and information obtained through Clause 2 can be shared to support the delivery of devolved functions. This has been communicated at Ministerial level to devolved administrations.</p><p> </p><p>Our close working with Welsh Government colleagues led them to recommend legislative consent during the passage of the Trade (Disclosure of Information) Bill, and to the Welsh Parliament to grant a legislative consent motion.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/01/2021 15:26:34 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1273440

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Developing Countries
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 lack of exceptions for originating imports from developing countries in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement on (a) the profitability of businesses in developing countries and (b) the level of EU market access for UK exporters using components imported from developing countries.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	132821
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2021 answer text <p>This agreement creates a new relationship between the UK and the EU, a relationship based on free trade and friendly cooperation between sovereign equals. The UK will be a global champion for free trade – benefitting businesses, reducing costs for consumers, and helping the poorest countries in the world achieve genuine economic independence.</p><p>The Government has been clear that leaving the Single Market and Customs Union will result in new customs processes for businesses trading with the EU. We are moving to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) relationship, and Rules of Origin are a standard part of all FTAs. We worked closely with industry throughout negotiations to secure modern and appropriate Rules of Origin that support tariff free trade with the EU across all sectors. This includes full bilateral cumulation with the EU, which is critical to protecting our highly integrated supply chains, as well as sectoral rules that reflect the nature of UK-EU trade.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 15/01/2021 11:28:37 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1272086

registered interest
date	17/12/2020
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: Singapore
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to Paragraph 8.2 of the Explanatory Referendum on the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with Singapore, what paragraph of the joint political statement accompanying the agreement supports the UK's (a) wider political and (b) human rights objectives.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	131207
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has a strong history of promoting our values globally. The UK will continue to show global leadership in encouraging all states to uphold international human rights obligations. We are clear that trade does not have to come at the expense of our values. We have a longstanding, deep, relationship with Singapore and we are able to have open discussions on a range of issues. The UK and Singapore have agreed to sign a UK-Singapore Political Joint Statement to reflect our close partnership. Once the text has been signed it will be published on gov.uk.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 131208 131210 131211 question first answered 11/01/2021 16:39:16 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1272089

registered interest
date	17/12/2020
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: Singapore
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what provisions there are in the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with Singapore allowing for that agreement to be suspended in whole or in part in response to serious violations by either party of the terms of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1948.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	131208
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has a strong history of promoting our values globally. The UK will continue to show global leadership in encouraging all states to uphold international human rights obligations. We are clear that trade does not have to come at the expense of our values. We have a longstanding, deep, relationship with Singapore and we are able to have open discussions on a range of issues. The UK and Singapore have agreed to sign a UK-Singapore Political Joint Statement to reflect our close partnership. Once the text has been signed it will be published on gov.uk.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 131207 131210 131211 question first answered 11/01/2021 16:39:16 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1272097

registered interest
date	17/12/2020
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: Singapore
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions she had with her Singaporean counterpart on the potential negotiation of an equivalent to the EU-Singapore Partnership and Cooperation Agreement; and for what reason her Department has not sought such agreement to accompany the UK’s free trade agreement with Singapore.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	131210
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has a strong history of promoting our values globally. The UK will continue to show global leadership in encouraging all states to uphold international human rights obligations. We are clear that trade does not have to come at the expense of our values. We have a longstanding, deep, relationship with Singapore and we are able to have open discussions on a range of issues. The UK and Singapore have agreed to sign a UK-Singapore Political Joint Statement to reflect our close partnership. Once the text has been signed it will be published on gov.uk.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 131207 131208 131211 question first answered 11/01/2021 16:39:16 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry