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1329004

registered interest
date	27/05/2021
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Trade and Investment Hub on producing economic impact assessments of trade deals proposed by the UK Government.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	8578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>I work closely with my colleagues in the Department for International Trade to ensure that businesses and consumers across Wales feel the benefits of our world-class Free Trade Agreements and take advantage of new opportunities as we unlock access to new markets. The Government carried out preliminary scoping assessments for each FTA negotiation with a full impact assessment published prior to implementation.</p><p> </p><p>The Trade and Investment Hubs are central to promoting British exports from all parts of the UK, to help level up the country and build back better. The hub in Cardiff will be home to export and investment specialists who will provide businesses with expert support and advice to maximise export potential, boost trade in new markets overseas, and help businesses feed directly into the free trade agreements programme.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 07/06/2021 10:19:30 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1140283

registered interest
date	18/07/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what formal consultation his Department had with the Welsh Government during the consultation period on (a) trade negotiations with (i) the US, (ii) Australia, and (iii) New Zealand and (b) potential accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	278945
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>The consultation exercise on the proposed Free Trade Agreements with the US, Australia, New Zealand and potential accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, was one of the largest ever undertaken by the UK Government.</p><p> </p><p>As part of this extensive programme, the Welsh Government, along with the other devolved administrations (DAs), was invited to formally respond to the consultation. The response that the Welsh Government submitted was explored in detail between the Department for International Trade (DIT) and Welsh Government officials in December and discussions were held on the response during a quadrilateral that I held with DA ministers in January.</p><p> </p><p>Prior to publication of the summary of responses to DIT’s consultations last week, the DAs received an advance copy.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside these specific discussions, there is extensive ongoing engagement that DIT has with the Welsh Government on trade policy. I have regular contact with my counterpart, the Noble Lady Baroness Morgan of Ely and this is supported by 6-weekly Senior Officials Group and regular technical policy roundtables.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 23/07/2019 15:50:26 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

900207

registered interest
date	08/05/2018
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what (a) quantitative and (b) qualitative analysis his Department has conducted with the Department for International Trade to identify trading opportunities for Wales with countries with which the European Union does not have a trade deal.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	141835
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2018 answer text <p>I am working with my colleagues in the Department for International Trade to identify future trading opportunities, post EU exit.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has established working group and high-level dialogues with a range of key trade partners, including the United States, Australia, China, Japan, India, the Gulf Cooperation Council and New Zealand. Our priority is to be in a position to begin formal negotiations with key partners immediately after we leave the EU and progress towards substantive deals as swiftly as possible so long as such deals work for Wales and the UK.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 11/05/2018 11:16:54 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

781452

registered interest
date	31/10/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to ensure that Welsh interests are protected in future international trade negotiations.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	110615
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with the Secretary of State for International Trade to discuss Welsh interests in respect of international trade. Hearing from stakeholders in Wales is key to understanding where concerns and opportunities lay and, last week, I was pleased to host a visit with the Secretary of State for International Trade and representatives from the dairy industry to explore their perspective in more depth.</p><p> </p><p>My Department is working to ensure we get the best possible deal for Wales and for the UK as a whole. Leaving the EU will result in many opportunities for businesses in Wales as we build on our reputation for being an open, successful trading nation.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 03/11/2017 10:00:57 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

757919

registered interest
date	29/08/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on ensuring that the Welsh Government is consulted on future trade deals.
tabling member constituency	Airdrie and Shotts
tabling member printed	Neil Gray
uin	900703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the Secretary of State for International Trade and our departments will continue to collaborate to ensure that we work closely with the Devolved Administrations. I can assure you, this Government is committed to developing a trade policy that works for the whole of the UK, reflecting the needs and individual circumstances of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 900698 900699 question first answered 06/09/2017 14:44:00 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4365 label Biography information for Neil Gray

757921

registered interest
date	29/08/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on ensuring that the Welsh Government is consulted on future trade deals.
tabling member constituency	Dundee West
tabling member printed	Chris Law
uin	900698
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the Secretary of State for International Trade and our departments will continue to collaborate to ensure that we work closely with the Devolved Administrations. I can assure you, this Government is committed to developing a trade policy that works for the whole of the UK, reflecting the needs and individual circumstances of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 900699 900703 question first answered 06/09/2017 14:44:00 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4403 label Biography information for Chris Law

757922

registered interest
date	29/08/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on ensuring that the Welsh Government is consulted on future trade deals.
tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
tabling member printed	Martyn Day
uin	900699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2017 answer text <p>I am in regular contact with the Secretary of State for International Trade and our departments will continue to collaborate to ensure that we work closely with the Devolved Administrations. I can assure you, this Government is committed to developing a trade policy that works for the whole of the UK, reflecting the needs and individual circumstances of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 900698 900703 question first answered 06/09/2017 14:44:00 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4488 label Biography information for Martyn Day

532399

registered interest
date	04/07/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether officials from the Welsh Government have been identified to take part in the establishment of expanded trade negotiation functions in his Department as a result of the outcome of the EU referendum.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	41710
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2016 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>The Cabinet Office has established a new unit to deliver the outcome of the referendum, exploring options for our future relationship with Europe.</p><p> </p><p>As my Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister has said, it will be important to ensure that the interests of all parts of the United Kingdom are protected and advanced in our negotiations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 07/07/2016 15:08:42 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty