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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-07more like thismore than 2022-03-07
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent progress they have made in implementing their Made in the UK, Sold to the World strategy. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
uin HL6683 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-03-21more like thismore than 2022-03-21
answer text <p>The 12-point strategy has a range of new and existing support measures and we are focused on delivery. For instance, following a successful regional pilot, the Export Academy is now available to businesses across the country. The Export Support Service (ESS) resolves questions businesses have about trading with Europe and will expand this year to cover more global markets.</p><p>Our new Made in the UK, Sold to the World campaign promotes the opportunities of exporting to UK businesses. UK Export Finance has enhanced its offer to better support the finance needs of UK exporters by expanding its product range, increasing engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises, and seeking opportunities for UK exporters through its growing overseas network. We continue to work towards opening new markets for UK exporters through our new trade deals and broader work to remove market access barriers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2022-03-21T17:47:47.1Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-21T17:47:47.1Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
4130
label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
1380320
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-11-19more like thismore than 2021-11-19
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their (1) trade envoys, and (2) special representatives for Trade and Investment, are required to declare any (a) gifts they receive, and (b) conflicts of interest they may have, in the course of their duties; whether they will publish a list of all such gifts and conflicts of interest for the last 10 years; and what sanctions apply to any envoys or special representatives who fail to make the appropriate declarations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL4212 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-07more like thismore than 2021-12-07
answer text <p>Trade Envoys and Special Representatives appointed by the Department are required to declare gifts and hospitality that they receive in their roles. Trade Envoys and Special Representatives are also required to declare any interests (perceived or actual). The Department for International Trade (DIT) considers if any mitigations are needed on a case-by-case basis. We have no plans to publish a list of all such gifts and conflicts of interest for the last 10 years. It is the responsibility of the Trade Envoy to inform the Department of any change in their circumstances, and the Government can terminate any appointment where appropriate declarations have not been made.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-12-07T13:41:18.563Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-07T13:41:18.563Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1353118
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-06more like thismore than 2021-09-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what criteria they apply to the appointment of trade envoys; and what remuneration and expenses, including for travel, they are they entitled to receive. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
uin HL2412 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-20more like thismore than 2021-09-20
answer text <p>Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys are drawn from both Houses and across the political spectrum. They are chosen based on relevant skills and experience required to undertake the role. This experience can be related to their assigned market or UK industry knowledge, or their Government-to-Government experience, as well as willingness and an ability to undertake some international travel.</p><p> </p><p>The trade envoy role is voluntary. No remuneration is paid to trade envoys. The Department for International Trade meets the cost of travel and subsistence when trade envoys travel overseas, as well as any other incidental costs incurred by the trade envoys when they fulfil their role.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-09-20T11:13:33.78Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-20T11:13:33.78Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
1353122
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-06more like thismore than 2021-09-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what the current annual cost of the Trade Envoy programme is. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Grocott more like this
uin HL2418 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-16more like thismore than 2021-09-16
answer text <p>In 2019-20 the cost of the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Programme was £651,387. All costs incurred are subject to departmental restrictions and guidelines which apply to the programme’s use of public funds.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-09-16T10:52:07.013Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-16T10:52:07.013Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
276
label Biography information for Lord Grocott more like this
1353123
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-06more like thismore than 2021-09-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government to list the current trade envoys broken down by their membership of the (1) Conservative party, (2) Labour party, (3) Liberal Democrat party, (4) Crossbench group in the House of Lords, and (5) Non-affiliated peers in the House of Lords. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Grocott more like this
uin HL2419 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-16more like thismore than 2021-09-16
answer text <p>There are currently 36 Trade Envoys. A full list including their political affiliation is below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>Trade Envoy </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Political party</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1</p></td><td><p><strong>Andrew Selous </strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2</p></td><td><p><strong>Baroness Hooper</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>3</p></td><td><p><strong>Baroness Meyer</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>4</p></td><td><p><strong>Baroness Morris of Bolton</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>5</p></td><td><p><strong>Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>6</p></td><td><p><strong>Conor Burns</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>7</p></td><td><p><strong>Damien Moore</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>8</p></td><td><p><strong>Daniel Kawczynski</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>9</p></td><td><p><strong>Darren Henry</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>10</p></td><td><p><strong>David Mundell</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>11</p></td><td><p><strong>Dr. Andrew Murrison </strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>12</p></td><td><p><strong>Felicity Buchan</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>13</p></td><td><p><strong>Heather Wheeler</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>14</p></td><td><p><strong>Helen Grant</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>15</p></td><td><p><strong>Katherine Fletcher</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>16</p></td><td><p><strong>Laurence Robertson</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>17</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Astor of Hever</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>18</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Lamont</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>19</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Popat</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>20</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Risby of Haverhill</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>21</p></td><td><p><strong>Marco Longhi</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>22</p></td><td><p><strong>Mark Eastwood</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>23</p></td><td><p><strong>Mark Garnier</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>24</p></td><td><p><strong>Mark Menzies </strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>25</p></td><td><p><strong>Martin Vickers</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>26</p></td><td><p><strong>Richard Graham</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>27</p></td><td><p><strong>Theo Clarke</strong></p></td><td><p>Conservative (1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>28</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Faulkner</strong></p></td><td><p>Labour (2)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>29</p></td><td><p><strong>Rushanara Ali </strong></p></td><td><p>Labour (2)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>30</p></td><td><p><strong>Stephen Timms</strong></p></td><td><p>Labour (2)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Botham</strong></p></td><td><p>Crossbench (4)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>32</p></td><td><p><strong>Baroness Hoey</strong></p></td><td><p>Non-affiliated (5)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>33</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Austin </strong></p></td><td><p>Non-affiliated (5)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>34</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Davies of Abersoch</strong></p></td><td><p>Non-affiliated (5)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>35</p></td><td><p><strong>Lord Walney</strong></p></td><td><p>Non-affiliated (5)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>36</p></td><td><p><strong>Sir Jeffrey Donaldson</strong></p></td><td><p>Democratic Unionist Party</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-09-16T10:51:56.687Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-16T10:51:56.687Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
276
label Biography information for Lord Grocott more like this
1353124
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-06more like thismore than 2021-09-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the change in title from the Prime Minister's Trade Envoys to Trade Envoys indicates a change in accountability. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Grocott more like this
uin HL2420 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-16more like thismore than 2021-09-16
answer text <p>There has been no change in title or accountability of the ‘<em>Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys</em>’, however the formal title is occasionally shortened to ‘<em>Trade Envoys’ </em>for brevity.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-09-16T10:48:12.103Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-16T10:48:12.103Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
276
label Biography information for Lord Grocott more like this
1353125
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-06more like thismore than 2021-09-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what factors determine which of the UK's trading partners are allocated a trade envoy. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Grocott more like this
uin HL2421 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-20more like thismore than 2021-09-20
answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Programme supports British businesses overseas and attracts investment into the UK. The programme works in collaboration with other trade promotion activities, and it focuses on emerging and high growth markets where additional senior interactions can be valuable, or larger economies where multiple interactions at different levels are effective. Trade Envoys are appointed to markets where there are opportunities to increase bilateral trade.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for International Trade is constantly reviewing suitable countries, regions, and markets to identify where the appointment of a Trade Envoy can be of greatest benefit to the trade and investment aims of the UK, with the Prime Minister ultimately making the decision to appoint.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-09-20T11:19:43.857Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-20T11:19:43.857Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
276
label Biography information for Lord Grocott more like this
1353173
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-06more like thismore than 2021-09-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to streamline administration of support to the UK’s export scheme to help small firms access trade programmes more easily. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL2463 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
answer text <p>To make access to UK Export Finance (UKEF) support quicker and easier for firms, the General Export Facility is being delivered through leading high street lenders on a delegated basis, so that in many instances a guarantee can be granted automatically and with little waiting time. UKEF has also increased the amount that participating banks can administer automatically from £2 million to £5 million, allowing applications to be processed more quickly.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-09-13T11:16:43.823Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-13T11:16:43.823Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1308731
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-04-13more like thismore than 2021-04-13
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to appoint trade envoys for (1) Mongolia, (2) Uzbekistan, (3) Kazakhstan, (4) Kyrgyzstan, (5) Tajikistan, and (6) Afghanistan; if so, when those envoys will be appointed; and what is the process by which they (a) select, and (b) appoint, such envoys. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Balfe more like this
uin HL14864 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-04-20more like thismore than 2021-04-20
answer text <p>My noble Friend Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne was appointed Trade Envoy in July 2017 to Kazakhstan and in October 2020 the Hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham, Daniel Kawczynski, was appointed Trade Envoy to Mongolia. There are no plans to appoint a Trade Envoy to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan or Afghanistan.</p><p> </p><p>My Rt Hon. Friend the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys are drawn from both Houses and across the political spectrum. They are chosen based on relevant skills and experience required to undertake the role. This experience can be related to their assigned market or UK industry knowledge, or their Government-to-Government experience, as well as willingness and an ability to undertake some international travel. Trade Envoys are appointed by the Prime Minister, usually following a recommendation by my Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-04-20T15:07:25.23Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-20T15:07:25.23Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
4302
label Biography information for Lord Balfe more like this
1285822
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-10more like thismore than 2021-02-10
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel on 8 February (HL12500), what (1) financial, (2) administrative, (3) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and (4) other Government department or agency, support is given to Trade Envoys. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Balfe more like this
uin HL13230 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-02-23more like thismore than 2021-02-23
answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy programme is financially supported and managed solely by the Department for International Trade (DIT). The Department meets all travel and subsistence costs associated with the role, as well as any other incidental costs incurred by Trade Envoys to fulfil their duties. All costs incurred are subject to the Department’s guidelines, which apply to the programme’s use of public funds.</p><p> </p><p>Trade Envoys work closely with colleagues in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and HM Trade Commissioners, who provide market and business intelligence and logistical support when visits are made. Trade Envoys are deployed where they can add the most value, which includes supporting Her Majesty’s Government’s wider overseas objectives when appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel remove filter
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less than 2021-02-23T13:25:29.507Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-23T13:25:29.507Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
4302
label Biography information for Lord Balfe more like this