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539724

registered interest
date	18/07/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many full-time equivalent officials in (a) his Department and (b) other government departments work in the National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines; and what the grades are of those officials.
tabling member constituency	Camberwell and Peckham
tabling member printed	Ms Harriet Harman
uin	43211
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2016 answer text <p>(a) The current allocation for staff in the UK National Contact Point is half a Grade 7, one full-time Senior executive officer and one full-time Higher executive officer.</p><p> </p><p>(b) None in other Departments.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 21/07/2016 16:51:05 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	150 label Biography information for Ms Harriet Harman

536413

registered interest
date	14/07/2016
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, with how many countries the EU has trade agreements in place; and how many countries the UK plans to negotiate trade agreements with as a result of the outcome of the EU referendum.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	42776
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2016 answer text <p>The EU has trade agreements in place with over 50 countries. The Prime Minister has established the Department for International Trade for promoting British trade across the world and ensuring the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us. She has also established a Department for Exiting the European Union for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU and establishing the future relationship between the UK and EU. We are exploring a range of options to maximise the opportunities for the UK’s future trading relations.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 20/09/2016 14:55:54 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

536102

registered interest
date	13/07/2016
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 estimate his Department has made of the length of time it will take to negotiate trade agreements with the UK's major trading partners outside of the EU when the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Tottenham
tabling member printed	Mr David Lammy
uin	42585
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2016 answer text <p>My hon Friend the Prime Minister has established the Department for International Trade to promote British trade across the world and ensure the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us. The pace of trade negotiations will vary country to country. The Prime Minister has also established a Department for Exiting the European Union for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU and establishing the future relationship between the UK and EU. However, until we leave, the UK will remain a full member of the EU, with all of the rights and obligations.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 21/07/2016 16:11:32 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	206 label Biography information for Mr David Lammy

536220

registered interest
date	13/07/2016
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 plans he has to protect public services in future negotiations on trade agreements.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	42711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/08/2016 answer text <p>My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has established the Department for International Trade to promote British trade across the world and ensure the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us.</p><p> </p><p>The trade agreements the UK is currently party to include specific guarantees for public services. Decisions on how to deliver public services for the best outcomes for UK citizens are made by the UK Government.<em> </em>The Government wants to ensure the continued provision of quality public services.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Somerset answering member printed Dr Liam Fox question first answered 26/08/2016 12:24:25 answering member 223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

536221

registered interest
date	13/07/2016
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, when he plans to publish a basic set of guiding principles to govern future trade negotiations.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	42715
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2016 answer text <p>My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has established the Department for International Trade to promote British trade across the world and ensure the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us. The Government is reviewing trade policy and is committed to ensuring that the UK remains open for business and continues to grow and thrive. We have a unique opportunity to shape a bright future for the UK as a global trading nation and open economy. Over the coming weeks and months the new Department for International Trade will engage with a wide range of stakeholders as we develop our trade strategy.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 02/09/2016 09:09:23 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

533295

registered interest
date	06/07/2016
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: Brexit
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 30 June 2016 to Question 41302, whether he has made an estimate of the total cost to his Department of hiring additional lawyers, and financial and trade experts as a result of the outcome of the EU referendum; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	42027
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/08/2016 answer text <p>The new unit established by the Cabinet Office will review arrangements for the UK’s exit from the EU.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/08/2016 08:25:51 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands previous answer version 6537 answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry answering member 3938
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

533332

registered interest
date	06/07/2016
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, if he will estimate the total (a) legal and (b) other costs to the public purse of conducting trade negotiations after the UK has provided notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty of its intention to leave the EU.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Mr Andrew Smith
uin	42100
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2016 answer text <p>Until we leave, the UK will remain a full member of the EU, with all of the rights and obligations. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has established the Department for International Trade to promote British trade across the world and ensure the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has also established a Department for Exiting the European Union for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU and establishing the future relationship between the UK and EU.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 20/07/2016 10:40:42 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	95 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Smith

532868

registered interest
date	05/07/2016
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 Investment in UK
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking in response to the outcome of the EU referendum to encourage foreign investment in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	41877
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2016 answer text <p>My Ministerial colleagues and I, as well as officials from the Department for International Trade, the Department for Exiting the EU and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, are engaging with a wide range of businesses including current and prospective investors.</p><p>Prior to my appointment, BIS Ministers were communicating to these businesses through phone calls, letters, speeches and participation in roundtables and this work continues. We are engaging with businesses and speaking to investors, both in the UK and overseas, to reassure them that Britain is very much open for business.</p><p>We are also working with colleagues in the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury and other key departments to ensure a fully coordinated approach to this work and will continue with our marketing activities to promote Britain as a GREAT place in which to invest and with which to trade.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 20/09/2016 13:54:04 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

532872

registered interest
date	05/07/2016
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 countries the Government has made representations to on negotiating trade deals as a result of the outcome of the EU referendum.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	41898
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2016 answer text <p>Leaving the EU offers us an opportunity to forge a new role for ourselves in the world: to negotiate our own trade agreements and to be a positive and powerful force for free trade.</p><p>We have been consulting, and will continue to consult, a broad range of stakeholders, including governments and business, on the implications of the referendum result.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 09/09/2016 13:41:37 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

532874

registered interest
date	05/07/2016
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, of which governments states have made official representations to the Government since 24 June 2016 on negotiating a free trade deal with the UK.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	41919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2016 answer text <p>Leaving the EU offers us an opportunity to forge a new role for ourselves in the world: to negotiate our own trade agreements and to be a positive and powerful force for free trade.</p><p>We have been consulting, and will continue to consult, a broad range of stakeholders, including governments and business, on the implications of the referendum result.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 09/09/2016 13:43:30 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell