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1255972

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date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Import Duties: USA
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 HMRC Guidance entitled Commercial policy measures of imported products originating in the USA (Tariff stop press notice 49) published on 16 November 2020, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the criteria for determining which products imported into the EU from the US should be subject to additional customs duties following adjudications in the WTO dispute DS353 United States – Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	121185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The World Trade Organisation (WTO) authorised the imposition of countermeasures in the WTO Boeing dispute (DS353) on 26 October. The products impacted by these additional duties were selected from a consultation the EU ran in May 2019. The EU Member States voted on the final list at the Trade Barriers Committee in November. Following withdrawal from the EU, the UK does not participate in this committee.</p><p> </p><p>Escalating tariffs is ultimately in nobody’s interest. The UK continues to push for a negotiated settlement to the Airbus and Boeing disputes and the removal of punitive tariffs.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 01/12/2020 14:00:42 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1255974

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Import Duties: USA
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 HMRC Guidance entitled Commercial policy measures of imported products originating in the USA (Tariff stop press notice 49) published on 16 November 2020, what assessment the Government made of potential effect on British bicycle manufacturers and retailers of additional customs duties on imports from the US of products used as bicycle components.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	121186
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The tariffs referred to are imposed as part of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) award of retaliatory rights in the Boeing dispute, recognising harm felt by UK and European industries as a result of US subsidies.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government continues to push for a swift de-escalation of the Airbus and Boeing disputes. We want a negotiated settlement and to remove punitive tariffs that unnecessarily harm businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic, who are already dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.</p><p> </p><p>For the remainder of the Transition Period, the United Kingdom will automatically impose the EU’s retaliatory measures under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. From January 2021 the United Kingdom will represent itself independently in disputes at the WTO and shall undertake such actions as are in the best interests of the United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 121187 question first answered 01/12/2020 14:08:19 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1255975

registered interest
date	26/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Import Duties: USA
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 HMRC Guidance entitled Commercial policy measures of imported products originating in the USA (Tariff stop press notice 49) published on 16 November 2020, whether the additional customs duties on bicycle components imported from the US will apply after the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	121187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The tariffs referred to are imposed as part of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) award of retaliatory rights in the Boeing dispute, recognising harm felt by UK and European industries as a result of US subsidies.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government continues to push for a swift de-escalation of the Airbus and Boeing disputes. We want a negotiated settlement and to remove punitive tariffs that unnecessarily harm businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic, who are already dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.</p><p> </p><p>For the remainder of the Transition Period, the United Kingdom will automatically impose the EU’s retaliatory measures under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. From January 2021 the United Kingdom will represent itself independently in disputes at the WTO and shall undertake such actions as are in the best interests of the United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands grouped question UIN 121186 question first answered 01/12/2020 14:08:19 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1254391

registered interest
date	23/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Bicycles: Antidumping Duties
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 criteria for determining the application of anti-dumping duties on imported bicycles at the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	119180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/11/2020 answer text <p>In preparation for the end of the transition period, the Department for International Trade assessed whether the EU anti-dumping measure on bicycles should continue to apply after the transition period. This was done through a Call for Evidence process, which was a technical exercise based on objective evidence from businesses, validated through reputable, publicly available sources.</p><p>The criteria for the assessment as to whether an existing EU measure, such as the measure on bicycles, should be maintained in the UK were as follows:</p><ul><li>An application for measures to be maintained was received from UK businesses which produce, in the UK, products subject to trade remedies measures.</li><li>The application was supported by UK businesses which produced a sufficient proportion of those products.</li><li>The market share of the UK-based producers of those products was above 1%.</li></ul> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 26/11/2020 17:39:10 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1178043

registered interest
date	12/02/2020
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: Animal Welfare
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether she has plans to ensure the exclusion of goods produced to animal welfare standards that are lower than the UK standard from negotiations on future trade deals, and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	1198
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>All animal products imported into the UK under existing or future free trade agreements will, as now, have to comply with our food safety standards. We will use the opportunities provided through future free trade agreements and wider international engagement to promote high animal welfare standards among our international trading partners.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 24/02/2020 14:58:52 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1178044

registered interest
date	12/02/2020
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 meetings officials in her Department have had with representatives of (a) the US Administration, (b) the Australian Government and (c) EU27 nations about maintaining UK standards on (i) animal welfare, (ii) environmental and (iii) food safety in any Free Trade Agreements.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	1199
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>UK officials continue to engage with US and Australian officials in preparation for the launch of negotiations and to help build a shared understanding of our countries’ approaches and ambitions for their future bilateral trade and investment relationship.</p><p> </p><p>In their interactions with EU27 officials, UK officials have reiterated that while laws and regulations may diverge from those of the EU, the Government will uphold the UK’s high regulatory standards.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 25/02/2020 15:49:48 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1178045

registered interest
date	12/02/2020
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 dates have been set for trade negotiations with (a) the USA, (b) Australia (c) New Zealand and (d) Trans-pacific partnership.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	1200
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2020 answer text <p>Now that we have left the EU, the UK will be able to negotiate, sign and ratify new free trade agreements. We are working to begin formal negotiations with key partners, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, as swiftly as possible. We will also seek accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 25/02/2020 15:52:59 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1129026

registered interest
date	03/06/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Soya Beans: Imports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what plans the Government has to set baseline import standards and due diligence requirements on companies importing soy.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	259093
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2019 answer text <p>Imports of fruit and vegetables, including soy and soy-based products, from outside the European Union must meet the same standards as food produced in the EU.</p><p> </p><p>Maintaining safety and public confidence in the food we eat is of the highest priority. Without exception, imports must meet all the relevant UK product rules and regulations. The EU Withdrawal Act will transfer onto the UK statute book all current EU food safety and animal welfare standards.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 14/06/2019 10:36:12 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1129032

registered interest
date	03/06/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Food: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 23 May 2019 to Question 256264, when negotiating a trade agreement with the US Administration if he will ensure that the UK is able to decline to import food produced to lower animal welfare and food safety standards than those of the UK.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	259096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government has made it clear that any future trade deal with the US must work for UK consumers, farmers and food manufacturers as well as protecting the UK’s high standards of food safety, animal welfare and environmental protection.</p><p> </p><p>Maintaining safety and public confidence in the food we eat is of the highest priority. Without exception, imports must meet all the relevant UK product rules and regulations. The EU Withdrawal Act will transfer onto the UK statute book all current EU food safety and animal welfare standards.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 10/06/2019 13:58:18 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1127533

registered interest
date	20/05/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Poultry Meat: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on (a) UK farmers and (b) poultry welfare standards of the importation of poultry washed with (i) chlorine and (ii) other disinfectants from the US.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	256264
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2019 answer text <p>We are committed to maintaining our rigorous standards on animal welfare and food safety after Brexit - high standards and high quality are what our domestic and global customers demand, and that is what we will provide.</p><p>The existing food safety provisions regarding chlorine and other pathogen reduction treatments for poultry will be transferred into UK law by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 23/05/2019 14:08:56 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy