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star this property date less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade Promotion: Public Appointments more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what countries of strategic trade interest to the UK do not have a Prime Minister's trade envoy appointed to them; and what are the reasons in each case. more like this
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Viscount Waverley more like this
star this property uin HL5531 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
star this property answer text <p>Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys are appointed to a wide spectrum of countries where they are able to make a significant contribution to the government’s trade and investment objectives and the ultimate decision is the Prime Minister’s. The government tailors our business and investor support in different countries depending on market conditions and opportunities. We are regularly reviewing countries and markets to identify where the appointment of a Trade Envoy can be of greatest benefit.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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less than 2023-02-17T14:15:57.617Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T14:15:57.617Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1585190
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade Promotion more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what are the (1) roles, and (2) expectations, of the Prime Minister's trade envoys. more like this
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Viscount Waverley more like this
star this property uin HL5530 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
star this property answer text <p>Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys are appointed to a wide spectrum of countries where they are able to make a significant contribution to the Government’s trade and investment objectives.</p><p> </p><p>They champion Global Britain and promote the UK as a destination of choice for inward investment across all regions of the UK, helping to level up the country by supplementing the UK’s existing trade relations in their respective markets, working with our regional Trade Commissioners and global network to promote British business across the globe.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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less than 2023-02-17T14:09:46.68Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T14:09:46.68Z
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4949
star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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1744
unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1584749
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star this property date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Overseas Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government how businesses and organisations in Northern Ireland can get involved with the proposed Northern Ireland trade and investment conference. more like this
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Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
star this property uin HL5490 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
star this property answer text <p>In Autumn Statement 2022, the Chancellor announced a fund of up to £2 million for the then Department for International Trade, now the Department for Business and Trade, to: “work with local partners including Invest Northern Ireland to host a trade and investment event in Northern Ireland in 2023.”</p><p>The Department is working closely with partners at pace to define the event and will deliver the event in collaboration with Invest Northern Ireland. We will shortly engage a range of businesses and organisations across Northern Ireland.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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HL5489 more like this
HL5491 more like this
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less than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.86Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.86Z
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4949
star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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4970
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
1584748
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Overseas Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in planning for the proposed trade and investment conference due to be held in Northern Ireland in 2023. more like this
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Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
star this property uin HL5489 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
star this property answer text <p>In Autumn Statement 2022, the Chancellor announced a fund of up to £2 million for the then Department for International Trade, now the Department for Business and Trade, to: “work with local partners including Invest Northern Ireland to host a trade and investment event in Northern Ireland in 2023.”</p><p>The Department is working closely with partners at pace to define the event and will deliver the event in collaboration with Invest Northern Ireland. We will shortly engage a range of businesses and organisations across Northern Ireland.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL5490 more like this
HL5491 more like this
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less than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.827Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.827Z
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4949
star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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4970
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
1584750
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Overseas Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government who will receive the £2 million announced in the Autumn Statement for a trade and investment conference in Northern Ireland; and what organisation will be responsible for organising and hosting the conference. more like this
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Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
star this property uin HL5491 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
star this property answer text <p>In Autumn Statement 2022, the Chancellor announced a fund of up to £2 million for the then Department for International Trade, now the Department for Business and Trade, to: “work with local partners including Invest Northern Ireland to host a trade and investment event in Northern Ireland in 2023.”</p><p>The Department is working closely with partners at pace to define the event and will deliver the event in collaboration with Invest Northern Ireland. We will shortly engage a range of businesses and organisations across Northern Ireland.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL5489 more like this
HL5490 more like this
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less than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.487Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.487Z
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4949
star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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4970
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
1583250
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star this property date less than 2023-02-02more like thismore than 2023-02-02
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Belarus and Russia: Iron and Steel more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the reliability of allegations that third party countries have been re-stamping steel products from Russia and Belarus for import into the UK market. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Cardiff South and Penarth more like this
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Stephen Doughty more like this
star this property uin 138322 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
star this property answer text <p>Over £20bn of UK-Russia trade is now under sanctions, with a 99.1% reduction in UK goods imports from Russia compared to before the invasion.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to ensuring that third countries are not used by Russia to evade sanctions and takes such allegations seriously. We are working together with our international partners to stop any attempts to circumvent sanctions measures through third party countries. Anyone who directly or indirectly imports prohibited Russian iron or steel products – or facilitates its shipment to other countries from Russia – faces a heavy fine or imprisonment.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-15T17:58:19.55Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T17:58:19.55Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4264
unstar this property label Biography information for Stephen Doughty more like this
1583003
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star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Russia: Sanctions more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has he made of the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia in preventing UK companies from trading in Russia; and what steps she is taking to close loopholes in those sanctions. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Slough more like this
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Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
star this property uin 138042 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
star this property answer text <p>The UK has wholly or partially sanctioned £20 billion of UK-Russia goods trade – 96% of 2021 values. Compared to before the invasion, UK goods imports from Russia have fallen by 99.1%, and goods exports to Russia have fallen by 80%. Additional sanctions on services trade will further erode Russia’s ability to keep pace with Western countries.</p><p> </p><p>Sanctions are starving Russia of advanced technologies and degrading their military capabilities, especially as many high-precision weapons rely on Western components.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-15T17:52:01.327Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T17:52:01.327Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
1580239
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star this property date less than 2023-01-24more like thismore than 2023-01-24
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Climate Change: International Cooperation more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps her Department will take to align the UK to the principles of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Liverpool, Walton more like this
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Dan Carden more like this
star this property uin 131298 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
star this property answer text <p>The UK is committed to ensure trade supports long-term climate action, in line with the Coalition of Trade Ministers’ principles of leadership, transparency, inclusivity and cooperation.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State attended the launch of this at the World Economic Forum in Davos this January and we continue to advocate for collective action at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other multilateral fora. For example, the UK has been a leading voice on the proposed G7-led ‘Climate Club’ – aiming to make it as inclusive as possible. Meanwhile, we are supporting the Net Zero transition through our Clean Growth export programme, foreign direct investment, UK Export Finance, and through overseas aid.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-15T17:48:04.307Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T17:48:04.307Z
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4407
star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4651
unstar this property label Biography information for Dan Carden more like this
1584699
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star this property date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade Agreements: USA more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether her Department has had discussions with representatives of the state government of (a) Alabama, (b) Mississippi and (c) Arkansas on securing memorandums of understanding on trade in the last two years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Blackpool South more like this
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Scott Benton more like this
star this property uin 140415 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
star this property answer text <p>We regularly engage states through our network of consulates on how we can enhance our strong, existing trade relationships. My predecessor also met with the Governor of Arkansas in April last year to discuss how we could boost trade further.</p><p>We welcome continued interest from states in strengthening trade ties and will continue to focus on how best we can work together to deliver the greatest impact for business.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-15T15:52:42.503Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T15:52:42.503Z
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4407
star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Scott Benton more like this
1583690
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star this property date less than 2023-02-03more like thismore than 2023-02-03
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Department for International Trade: Vehicles more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many (a) fossil fuel-, (b) electric- and (c) hybrid-powered road-legal vehicles their Department purchased in the last 24 months. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Slough more like this
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Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
star this property uin 139326 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
star this property answer text <p>The Department has not purchased any road legal vehicles in the past 24 months. It uses the Government Car Service for vehicle provision. Cars provided to Departments by the Government Car Service will be included in the return for the Department for Transport.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-15T15:37:11.333Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T15:37:11.333Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4638
unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
1582731
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star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade Agreements: Drugs more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps she has taken to include the mutual recognition of pharmaceutical products in trade agreement negotiations. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Witham more like this
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Priti Patel more like this
star this property uin 137777 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
star this property answer text <p>The UK has secured a number of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) on Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceutical products in recent years. They comprise standalone MRAs with the US, Australia and New Zealand, with similar commitments contained in our Free Trade Agreements with Japan, Switzerland, Israel and Canada. New Free Trade Agreement negotiations are ongoing with Israel and Canada.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-15T15:30:23.117Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T15:30:23.117Z
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4407
star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
1582761
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star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Economic Cooperation: South Carolina more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many meetings her (a) Ministers and (b) officials had with car manufacturers on the memorandum of understanding between the UK and South Carolina before the signing of that agreement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Brentford and Isleworth more like this
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Ruth Cadbury more like this
star this property uin 137849 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
star this property answer text <p>Government officials and Ministers regularly engage with the automotive industry to support the growth of British businesses and address market access barriers.</p><p> </p><p>UK sector experts in the US engaged regularly with industry representatives in the formulation of the UK-South Carolina Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Trade officials further engaged the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and other industry representatives through the Department’s established Trade Advisory Groups. The UK will continue to engage industry in the delivery of this MOU in 2023.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-15T15:12:31.363Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T15:12:31.363Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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53385
star this property answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
star this property answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury more like this
1584330
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star this property date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Department for International Trade: Staff more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, in which countries does her Department employ staff based in UK (a) embassies (b) consulates. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Brentford and Isleworth more like this
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Ruth Cadbury more like this
star this property uin 140149 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>As of 31 January 2023, this department employed UK-based staff in UK embassies in the following countries:</p><p> </p><p>Algeria, Azerbaijan, Chile, China, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Mexico, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Myanmar.</p><p> </p><p>UK-based staff in UK consulates in the following countries:</p><p> </p><p>Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United States, Vietnam.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T17:01:08.567Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T17:01:08.567Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4389
unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury more like this
1579819
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star this property date less than 2023-01-23more like thismore than 2023-01-23
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Department for International Trade: Written Questions more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when she will provide a full response to Question 118845 tabled on 9 January 2023 by the hon. Member for Bristol East. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bristol East more like this
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Kerry McCarthy more like this
star this property uin 129748 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member for Bristol East to the answer I gave her today, UIN 118845.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T11:37:53.193Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T11:37:53.193Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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50781
star this property answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Bowie more like this
star this property answering member 4601
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unstar this property label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy more like this
1564984
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star this property date less than 2023-01-09more like thismore than 2023-01-09
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Foreign Investment in UK more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on the level of investment in UK industry. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bristol East more like this
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Kerry McCarthy more like this
star this property uin 118845 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>We are engaging closely with the US administration to address our serious concerns about the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as talking to our friends and allies across the world who are similarly affected, we will continue to robustly defend the interests of UK industry.</p><p>During the Secretary of State's visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, the Inflation Reduction Act was atop of her agenda. She held meetings with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reaffirm her concerns about the legislation and a potential global subsidies race, as well as EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, where she continued to push for both sides to work together and with other international partners on our response to the Inflation Reduction Act.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T11:28:57.323Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T11:28:57.323Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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star this property answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
star this property answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
star this property answering member 1526
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unstar this property label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy more like this
1583002
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Russia: Sanctions more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether Rolls-Royce has been granted an exception or licence to sell luxury cars in Russia. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Slough more like this
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Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
star this property uin 138041 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>Between 14 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has not issued licences by exception for the export of luxury fashion items or cars for these specific companies to Russia. This is the latest period published in the Official Export Control Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Information on Russia Sanctions relating to luxury goods (as specified in Schedule 3A to the Regulations) can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government takes the enforcement of sanctions very seriously, and any UK person or company anywhere in the world that is selling or exporting sanctioned goods to Russia, directly or indirectly, may be in breach of sanctions law and potentially faces a heavy fine or imprisonment.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
138037 more like this
138039 more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T11:16:26.473Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T11:16:26.473Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4638
unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
1583000
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Russia: Sanctions more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether Agent Provocateur has been granted an exception or licence to sell luxury fashion items in Russia. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Slough more like this
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Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
star this property uin 138039 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>Between 14 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has not issued licences by exception for the export of luxury fashion items or cars for these specific companies to Russia. This is the latest period published in the Official Export Control Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Information on Russia Sanctions relating to luxury goods (as specified in Schedule 3A to the Regulations) can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government takes the enforcement of sanctions very seriously, and any UK person or company anywhere in the world that is selling or exporting sanctioned goods to Russia, directly or indirectly, may be in breach of sanctions law and potentially faces a heavy fine or imprisonment.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
138037 more like this
138041 more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T11:16:26.443Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T11:16:26.443Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4638
unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
1582996
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Russia: Sanctions more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether Paul Smith Limited has been granted an exception or licence to sell luxury fashion items in Russia. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Slough more like this
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Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
star this property uin 138037 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>Between 14 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has not issued licences by exception for the export of luxury fashion items or cars for these specific companies to Russia. This is the latest period published in the Official Export Control Statistics.</p><p> </p><p>Information on Russia Sanctions relating to luxury goods (as specified in Schedule 3A to the Regulations) can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government takes the enforcement of sanctions very seriously, and any UK person or company anywhere in the world that is selling or exporting sanctioned goods to Russia, directly or indirectly, may be in breach of sanctions law and potentially faces a heavy fine or imprisonment.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
138039 more like this
138041 more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T11:16:26.397Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T11:16:26.397Z
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4407
star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4638
unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
1581909
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star this property date less than 2023-01-30more like thismore than 2023-01-30
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Department for International Trade: Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps their Department takes to comply with section 181 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992; and if they will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Glasgow South West more like this
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Chris Stephens more like this
star this property uin 135309 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>There is a range of HR information which is published on GOV.UK and therefore publicly available:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sections-181-185-of-the-trade-union-and-labour-relations-consolidation-act-1992" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sections-181-185-of-the-trade-union-and-labour-relations-consolidation-act-1992</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade</a></p><p>In addition, the Department for International Trade, now the Department for Business and Trade, meets regularly with their recognised Trade Unions and presents and shares a range of information and data where it is appropriate and in line with privacy statements. This helps inform decision making through negotiation, engagement and consultation as appropriate.</p><p>This department is therefore complying with section 181 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and we always seek to work constructively with trade unions.</p><p>UK Export Finance (UKEF) have also provided a similar response to confirm that UKEF is therefore complying with section 181 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T11:06:08.587Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T11:06:08.587Z
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4407
star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4463
unstar this property label Biography information for Chris Stephens more like this
1582989
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
star this property answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Department for International Trade: Recruitment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how much her Department spent on recruitment consultants in each of the last three years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Edinburgh West more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Christine Jardine more like this
star this property uin 137944 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
star this property answer text <p>The total cost of support from external recruitment consultants for 2020, 2021 and 2022 was £648,408.47. This covers support for recruiting substantive civil servants at delegated grades and Senior Civil Servants (SCS) grades and Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), at the Department for International Trade and UK Export Finance.</p><p>Recruitment consultant support is used when the department is looking to recruit for roles that require a specialised or senior skillset to ensure we maximise our reach, and to help attract external candidates.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Spend </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>20/21</strong></p></td><td><p>£183,480.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>21/22</strong></p></td><td><p>£161,970.70</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>22/23 year to date 31/01/23</strong></p></td><td><p>£302,957.77</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p>£648,408.47</p></td></tr></tbody></table> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-13T10:45:59.987Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T10:45:59.987Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4407
star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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4634
unstar this property label Biography information for Christine Jardine more like this
1582449
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
star this property answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Drugs: Exports more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to support exports of pharmaceutical products produced in the UK. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Witham more like this
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Priti Patel more like this
star this property uin 136595 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-10more like thismore than 2023-02-10
star this property answer text <p>Pharmaceuticals are one of the UK’s top exports, valued at £20.3 billion in 2021, employing more than 136,000 people with a turnover of £64.2 billion. In line with the Export Strategy’s 12-point plan and as set out in the Board of Trade report on Life Sciences, the Department pursues an ambitious, targeted and strategic approach to promoting exports. This includes addressing market barriers, global defence of free trade, running novel innovation challenges, publishing targeted international sector-specific propositions and delivering focused export campaigns. These initiatives have been and continue to successfully showcase the UK's pharmaceutical national strengths to international audiences.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-10T14:58:10.037Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-10T14:58:10.037Z
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4407
star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
1581428
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star this property date less than 2023-01-26more like thismore than 2023-01-26
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading UK Trade with EU more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of Brexit on exports from the UK to the European Union. more like this
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Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
star this property uin HL5160 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>UK trade has been affected by several shocks in recent years, including the Covid Pandemic, exiting the EU and war in Ukraine. In the period since leaving the EU, the value of UK exports to the EU is back to pre-Covid levels. Latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that the UK total exports of goods and services to the EU were worth £330.2bn in the 12 months to September 2022. This represents an overall increase of 10% in current prices compared to pre-Covid levels in 2018, with services exports growing by 12% in current prices in this period.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T16:55:07.513Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T16:55:07.513Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1582213
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
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Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade Promotion more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text ORIGINAL: To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 27 January 2023 to Question 126639 on Trade Promotion, whether her Department identifies a difference between diaspora and diversity. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
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Chi Onwurah more like this
star this property uin 136628 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>The question answered on 27 January, UIN: 126639, made reference to both diversity and diaspora, and the response from my Hon. Friend for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, the former Parliamentary-Under Secretary of State for Exports, highlighted our department’s commitment to diversity, however, we do not hold data on the involvement of diverse diaspora in trade delegations.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T13:43:52.32Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T13:43:52.32Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
1568328
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-18more like thismore than 2023-01-18
star this property answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading UK Tradeshow Programme more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many applications have been made to the Attendee element of the UK Tradeshow Programme; and how much has been spent on that element in 2022-2023. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Torfaen more like this
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Nick Thomas-Symonds more like this
star this property uin 126731 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>A total of 258 and 164 applications have been submitted to the UK Tradeshow Programme, seeking support to either exhibit at, or attend, overseas trade shows respectively.</p><p> </p><p>Forecasted spend for 2022-23 is £228k for exhibitor support and £53k for support to attendees. In addition, there is a further £16k of spend on Export Academy training across both elements of the programme.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 126730 more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T13:29:07.037Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T13:29:07.037Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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49854
star this property answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Bowie more like this
star this property answering member 4601
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4479
unstar this property label Biography information for Nick Thomas-Symonds more like this
1568327
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-01-18more like thismore than 2023-01-18
star this property answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
star this property answering dept id 202 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Trade remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
star this property hansard heading UK Tradeshow Programme more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
star this property legislature
25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many applications have been made to the Exhibit element of the UK Tradeshow Programme; and how much has been spent on that element in 2022-2023. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Torfaen more like this
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Nick Thomas-Symonds more like this
star this property uin 126730 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
star this property answer text <p>A total of 258 and 164 applications have been submitted to the UK Tradeshow Programme, seeking support to either exhibit at, or attend, overseas trade shows respectively.</p><p> </p><p>Forecasted spend for 2022-23 is £228k for exhibitor support and £53k for support to attendees. In addition, there is a further £16k of spend on Export Academy training across both elements of the programme.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
star this property answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 126731 more like this
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less than 2023-02-09T13:29:06.99Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T13:29:06.99Z
unstar this property answering member
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star this property label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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49855
star this property answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Bowie more like this
star this property answering member 4601
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4479
unstar this property label Biography information for Nick Thomas-Symonds more like this