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1585190
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL5530 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
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
answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-17T14:09:46.68Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T14:09:46.68Z
answering member
4949
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1585191
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Promotion: Public Appointments more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL5531 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
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
answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-17T14:15:57.617Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T14:15:57.617Z
answering member
4949
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1584330
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Department for International Trade: Staff 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, in which countries does her Department employ staff based in UK (a) embassies (b) consulates. more like this
tabling member constituency Brentford and Isleworth more like this
tabling member printed
Ruth Cadbury more like this
uin 140149 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-13more like thismore than 2023-02-13
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
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-13T17:01:08.567Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-13T17:01:08.567Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4389
label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury more like this
1584699
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Trade Agreements: 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, 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
tabling member constituency Blackpool South more like this
tabling member printed
Scott Benton more like this
uin 140415 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
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
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-15T15:52:42.503Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T15:52:42.503Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4793
label Biography information for Scott Benton more like this
1584748
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Overseas Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
uin HL5489 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
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
answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5490 more like this
HL5491 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.827Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.827Z
answering member
4949
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
tabling member
4970
label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
1584749
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Overseas Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
uin HL5490 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
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
answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5489 more like this
HL5491 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.86Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.86Z
answering member
4949
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
tabling member
4970
label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
1584750
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-06more like thismore than 2023-02-06
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade remove filter
hansard heading Overseas Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
uin HL5491 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
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
answering member printed Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5489 more like this
HL5490 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.487Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-17T11:21:58.487Z
answering member
4949
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Lainston more like this
tabling member
4970
label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
1583690
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-03more like thismore than 2023-02-03
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 Department for International Trade: Vehicles 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 many (a) fossil fuel-, (b) electric- and (c) hybrid-powered road-legal vehicles their Department purchased in the last 24 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Slough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
uin 139326 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
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
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-15T15:37:11.333Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T15:37:11.333Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4638
label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
1583250
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-02more like thismore than 2023-02-02
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 Belarus and Russia: Iron and Steel 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 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
tabling member constituency Cardiff South and Penarth more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Doughty more like this
uin 138322 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
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
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-15T17:58:19.55Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T17:58:19.55Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4264
label Biography information for Stephen Doughty more like this
1582731
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-01more like thismore than 2023-02-01
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: Drugs 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 she has taken to include the mutual recognition of pharmaceutical products in trade agreement negotiations. more like this
tabling member constituency Witham more like this
tabling member printed
Priti Patel more like this
uin 137777 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-15more like thismore than 2023-02-15
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
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-15T15:30:23.117Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-15T15:30:23.117Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this