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748511
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-05more like thismore than 2017-07-05
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what his priority list of countries with which the UK can negotiate trade deals within the first five years of leaving the EU is. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
tabling member printed
Hywel Williams more like this
uin 3033 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>As the Prime Minister has said, we want to build a truly Global Britain that is one of the firmest advocates for free trade anywhere in the world. We are considering our future trading relationships with all of our partners as we prepare to leave the EU.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T16:13:42.357Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T16:13:42.357Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
748512
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-05more like thismore than 2017-07-05
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how long he expects it will take to negotiate trade deals with all the countries with which the UK currently has trade deals through the UK's EU customs union membership. more like this
tabling member constituency Arfon more like this
tabling member printed
Hywel Williams more like this
uin 3036 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to seeking continuity in its current trade and investment relationships, including those covered by EU Free Trade Agreements or other EU preferential arrangements, as we leave the EU.</p><p>The UK Government is currently undertaking a broad range of work including discussions with our trading partners, and remains committed to ensuring continuity for businesses.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T16:41:33.727Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T16:41:33.727Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
1397
label Biography information for Hywel Williams more like this
747482
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Exports: North East more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how the Government plans to ensure that the North East remains a national leader in exports. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
tabling member printed
Chi Onwurah more like this
uin 2493 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) has a number of initiatives aimed at increasing the number of North East businesses exporting by improving the export confidence and capability of small and medium-sized enterprises who currently don’t export or export little. In addition, North East businesses are able to take part in DIT Northern Powerhouse trade missions in 2017-18.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wyre Forest more like this
answering member printed Mark Garnier more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T16:14:42.163Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T16:14:42.163Z
answering member
4074
label Biography information for Mark Garnier more like this
tabling member
4124
label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
747574
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Overseas Trade: Israel more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to encourage and facilitate trade cooperation between the UK and Israel in the (a) agricultural technology and (b) high-tech sector. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2645 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>The UK and Israel have a strong and important trading relationship, and we are committed to strengthening that relationship.</p><p>We have a dedicated team based in our Embassy in Tel Aviv which actively promotes trade cooperation between UK and Israeli companies.</p><p>We have also established a UK-Israel Tech Hub, which helps to create partnerships between British companies and world class Israeli innovators across a wide range of tech sectors, including agriculture.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wyre Forest more like this
answering member printed Mark Garnier more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T16:22:42.337Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T16:22:42.337Z
answering member
4074
label Biography information for Mark Garnier more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
747578
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements: Israel more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether progress has been made on securing a trade agreement between the UK and Israel for when the UK is no longer part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2644 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>As we leave the European Union, we are seeking to replicate all existing EU free trade agreements and other EU preferential arrangements so as to ensure continuity in our trade and investment relationships with third countries.</p><p>The Prime Minister met the Israeli Prime Minister in February and agreed to establish a joint trade working group. In March, my noble Friend the Minister of State for Trade Policy visited Israel to chair the first meeting of the working group. We continue to liaise closely with the Israeli Government on maximising future trade opportunities and ensuring a smooth transition for business, as we leave the EU.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wyre Forest more like this
answering member printed Mark Garnier more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T16:43:28.337Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T16:43:28.337Z
answering member
4074
label Biography information for Mark Garnier more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
747737
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Exports: Defence Equipment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if he will place in the Library studies produced by the Defence and Security Organisation and Defence Growth Partnership that examine the potential market landscape for UK naval exports in the five to 15-year market. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 2535 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>Market analysis relating to the potential for future naval exports is classified and commercially sensitive. There are therefore no plans to place such studies in the Library of the House.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wyre Forest more like this
answering member printed Mark Garnier more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T16:38:10.35Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T16:38:10.35Z
answering member
4074
label Biography information for Mark Garnier more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Lord Beamish more like this
748719
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Overseas Trade: Commonwealth more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, What recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in other Commonwealth countries on the future of trade and investment between the UK and those countries. more like this
tabling member constituency Gillingham and Rainham more like this
tabling member printed
Rehman Chishti more like this
uin 900259 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>Ministerial colleagues and I regularly engage with business stakeholders and policy makers in Commonwealth partner countries.</p><p>In March, my noble Friend the Minister of State for Trade Policy (Lord Price) and I met over 20 visiting trade ministers at the inaugural Commonwealth Trade Ministers' Meeting. We discussed strengthening collaboration and deepening intra-Commonwealth trade and investment.</p><p>We are now preparing for the Commonwealth Summit in 2018.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T10:47:52.707Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T10:47:52.707Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
3987
label Biography information for Rehman Chishti more like this
749099
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what plans he has to consult (a) industry representatives and (b) trades unions before concluding any future trade deals. more like this
tabling member constituency Wirral West more like this
tabling member printed
Margaret Greenwood more like this
uin 900260 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>The Department for International Trade is engaging widely with industry and civil society, including trade unions, to ensure our future trade policy works for the whole United Kingdom.</p><p>Through regular bilateral meetings, round tables and trade policy seminars we are able to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of a broad range of stakeholders.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T16:49:15.957Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T16:49:15.957Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4400
label Biography information for Margaret Greenwood more like this
749100
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on the UK of the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement. more like this
tabling member constituency Morecambe and Lunesdale more like this
tabling member printed
David Morris more like this
uin 900268 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>Implementing the Trade Facilitation Agreement will increase efficiency at the borders of participating members and make it easier and cheaper for UK businesses to export their goods and services across the globe.</p><p>This is a landmark agreement, which demonstrates the UK’s commitment to free trade and to a global rules-based system.</p><p>Once implemented, studies suggest that the agreement will add over £70 billion to the global economy, with a benefit to the UK of up to £1 billion.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T16:50:22.983Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T16:50:22.983Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
4135
label Biography information for David Morris more like this
749101
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Overseas Trade: USA more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps he has taken to improve trading links with the US. more like this
tabling member constituency Wellingborough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Peter Bone more like this
uin 900269 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-06more like thismore than 2017-07-06
answer text <p>As the UK prepares for a new era outside the EU, we will look to forge even closer trade and commercial ties with the US. American commitment to this goal was reaffirmed during positive meetings I had with the Secretary for Commerce and US Trade Representative in Washington a fortnight ago.</p><p>We agreed to hold a joint working group this month which will begin to lay the groundwork for a possible future UK-US free trade agreement.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-06T16:51:33.027Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-06T16:51:33.027Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
1581
label Biography information for Mr Peter Bone more like this