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date	14/11/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Migrant Workers: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the Government’s immigration policies on (a) Scotland’s population and (b) labour shortages in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	902170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>Our points-based system works for the whole of the UK by welcoming people to fill skills gaps, support our public services and boost our economy.</p><p>Furthermore, the Shortage Occupation List also includes occupations which are in shortage and are specific to Scotland, such as chemical scientists and Gaelic teachers.</p><p>Immigration policy cannot, however, be a complete solution to population movements within the UK or labour shortages. The Scottish Government has levers at its disposal to address these issues more effectively.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 14/11/2022 16:17:15 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1459948

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Spirits: Brazil
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate she has made of the potential to increase UK spirits exports to Brazil as part of an enhanced trade partnership.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	158963
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 28/04/2022 11:49:35 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1459949

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Spirits: Nigeria
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate she has made of the potential to increase UK spirits exports to Nigeria.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	158964
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>Increasing and promoting trade with Nigeria is a priority for the UK Government. Total trade in goods and services between the UK and Nigeria was £3.5 billion last year (ending Q3 2021), an increase of 1.9% or £65 million from the previous year. At the most recent bi-annual UK-Nigeria Economic Development Forum government to government dialogue, held on 26 April, Ministers from both countries agreed to start a working group to discuss how to enhance the bilateral trading relationship.</p><p> </p><p>Officials are working to support British business access foreign exchange facilities through the Economic Development Forum and the associated Finance and Financial Services Working Group.</p><p> </p><p>From 2016 to 2021 UK exports of spirits to Nigeria increased by 92.1%. DIT continues to offer a wide range of support for British alcohol and spirit producers wishing to export into Nigeria. Through our work, import adjustment tax is now no longer applicable on Scotch Whisky exports to Nigeria.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer grouped question UIN 158965 158968 question first answered 28/04/2022 11:06:03 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1459950

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Nigeria
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what the Government's plans are to increase trade with Nigeria; and what recent assessment she has made of the potential for an enhanced trade partnership with Nigeria along the lines of the partnership proposed for Brazil.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	158965
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>Increasing and promoting trade with Nigeria is a priority for the UK Government. Total trade in goods and services between the UK and Nigeria was £3.5 billion last year (ending Q3 2021), an increase of 1.9% or £65 million from the previous year. At the most recent bi-annual UK-Nigeria Economic Development Forum government to government dialogue, held on 26 April, Ministers from both countries agreed to start a working group to discuss how to enhance the bilateral trading relationship.</p><p> </p><p>Officials are working to support British business access foreign exchange facilities through the Economic Development Forum and the associated Finance and Financial Services Working Group.</p><p> </p><p>From 2016 to 2021 UK exports of spirits to Nigeria increased by 92.1%. DIT continues to offer a wide range of support for British alcohol and spirit producers wishing to export into Nigeria. Through our work, import adjustment tax is now no longer applicable on Scotch Whisky exports to Nigeria.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer grouped question UIN 158964 158968 question first answered 28/04/2022 11:06:03 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1459951

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Whisky: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what her Department’s plans are to support Scotch whisky exports to China (a) in general and (b) through supporting continued adherence to a high whisky standard in domestic regulation.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	158966
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>UK food and drink, including Scotch whisky, is renowned worldwide for its quality and provenance. In 2021, whisky was the highest value UK food and drink export to China and amounted to £200.1m. The UK government’s agriculture, food and drink counsellor in China works closely with the Scotch Whisky Association and whisky companies to promote whisky in China. This includes supporting the protection of intellectual property and whisky tasting and educational events and promotions, including via digital media. Our success is built on our strong domestic standards and the quality and safety of our products.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 28/04/2022 11:16:29 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1459952

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Agriculture: Brazil
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has to increase his Department's outreach to the Brazilian agricultural Ministry MAPA for the purposes of streamlining import processes for UK exports, including whisky and gin.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	158967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>The Government is committed to boosting the UK’s agri-food export capability and growth around the world. Recognising the potential of the Brazilian market for UK agri-food exports, DEFRA is currently recruiting a new Agriculture, Food and Drink Attaché for Brazil. This new role will strengthen our agri-food engagement with the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, working directly with officials in Brazil to broaden market access and boost UK agri-food exports. This includes supporting the continued growth of whisky and gin exports to Brazil, which is now a top 20 market for UK exports of these commodities.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 28/04/2022 07:23:11 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1459953

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Nigeria: Overseas Companies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps her Department is taking to help support British businesses trying to secure hard currency in Nigeria.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	158968
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>Increasing and promoting trade with Nigeria is a priority for the UK Government. Total trade in goods and services between the UK and Nigeria was £3.5 billion last year (ending Q3 2021), an increase of 1.9% or £65 million from the previous year. At the most recent bi-annual UK-Nigeria Economic Development Forum government to government dialogue, held on 26 April, Ministers from both countries agreed to start a working group to discuss how to enhance the bilateral trading relationship.</p><p> </p><p>Officials are working to support British business access foreign exchange facilities through the Economic Development Forum and the associated Finance and Financial Services Working Group.</p><p> </p><p>From 2016 to 2021 UK exports of spirits to Nigeria increased by 92.1%. DIT continues to offer a wide range of support for British alcohol and spirit producers wishing to export into Nigeria. Through our work, import adjustment tax is now no longer applicable on Scotch Whisky exports to Nigeria.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer grouped question UIN 158964 158965 question first answered 28/04/2022 11:06:03 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1456335

registered interest
date	31/03/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Spirits: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of growth potential for UK spirits exports to international markets.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	151145
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2022 answer text <p>Our Free Trade Agreements are unlocking new opportunities for our drink sector. Alcohol and other high-end goods are serving existing and rapidly expanding middle class markets in East Asia, South East Asia, Asia Pacific and the Gulf. Embracing these fast-growing markets will ensure our drink producers always have somewhere to sell their produce and be better prepared for the future.</p><p> </p><p>Our Free Trade Agreement with Australia will remove tariffs on all products, including UK whisky. This could provide a boost to whisky exports to Australia, already worth £115 million last year.</p><p> </p><p>A trade agreement with India could also boost whisky exports. Annual duties on UK whisky exports to India were estimated be around £164 million based on 2019 trade data.</p><p> </p><p>The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a growing market for UK food and drinks and joining CPTPP could provide greater opportunities to sell our highly competitive products. UK wine exports to CPTPP members more than doubled between 2016 and 2021 whilst exports in UK gin increased by almost 50%.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 25/04/2022 15:06:51 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1456336

registered interest
date	31/03/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Spirits: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) reducing or (b) removing non-tariff barriers faced by UK spirits exporters.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	151146
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2022 answer text <p>British exports of spirits amounted to £5.7 billion in 2021. We are removing trade barriers so that the industry can grow further, enabling our world-class spirits to be enjoyed across the globe – from securing geographic indicator protection for Scotch Whisky in countries like Indonesia, to streamlining the process for importers in countries like Nigeria – and we are negotiating trade deals that will reduce barriers for British spirits exporters, like our deal with Australia that includes tariff free exports on all products including whisky and gin from the United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 25/04/2022 16:33:58 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1456338

registered interest
date	31/03/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Spirits: Exports
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate her Department has made of the annual value of UK (a) whisky, (b) gin, (c) vodka and (d) rum exports.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	151147
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2022 answer text <p>British food and drink are among the best in the world and renowned for their quality and provenance including spirits which are a key export product for the UK. In 2021, the UK’s largest food and drink export was whisky which amounted to £4.6bn. In 2021, UK exports of gin and geneva to the world amounted to £541.6m, vodka £40.4m and rum £55.0m. Trade data related to “spirits – beverages” is publicly available on <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uktradeinfo.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csatvinder.juttla%40hmrc.gov.uk%7Cdd311c480fb9411288d808d9f5f406b0%7Cac52f73cfd1a4a9a8e7a4a248f3139e1%7C0%7C0%7C637811250687686240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=rKB3ATdT6AxnuRNmLzNDCjdMPPUi8XKTNq0emWZeK6g%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.uktradeinfo.com</a> under commodity code heading 22 of the Trade Tariff.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 25/04/2022 13:52:33 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes