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1194776

	registered interest
	date	12/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Furs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	Whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to ban the (a) import and (b) sale of real fur products.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Hallam
	tabling member printed	Olivia Blake
	uin	902525
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>EU law currently prohibits imports of cat and dog fur and certain other animal products. Under the Withdrawal Act, these prohibitions will carry across after the end of the transition period. The Government is considering what further steps it could take in relation to fur sales, consistent with our international obligations.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 12/05/2020 12:28:43 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4864 label Biography information for Olivia Blake

973023

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Arms Trade: Saudi Arabia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	Whether his Department takes into account information from the Joint Incident Assessment Team when determining an application for a licence to export to Saudi Arabia.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
	tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
	uin	906903
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>We take a wide range of relevant information into account, including information from the Joint Incidents Assessment Team.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 13/09/2018 12:32:46 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

1150245

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to support businesses with cross-border supply chains after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Chuka Umunna
	uin	900011
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2019 answer text <p>We are taking steps to support businesses in all scenarios and are working on securing a deal to ensure minimised disruption to supply chains. Our temporary tariff regime, in the event of no-deal, will support supply chains and sensitive sectors in the UK economy.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 17/10/2019 15:05:11 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	4128 label Biography information for Chuka Umunna

1289738

	registered interest
	date	25/02/2021
	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: India
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to strengthen the UK’s trade relationship with India.
	tabling member constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
	tabling member printed	Stephen Metcalfe
	uin	912444
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text <p>Earlier this month I visited India to deepen trade ties and agree a pathway towards a future FTA with the world’s biggest democracy. A closer partnership with India will help us lead the world in areas like science, tech and the green economy, driving jobs and growth across the UK.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 25/02/2021 14:10:39 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	4092 label Biography information for Stephen Metcalfe

1289739

	registered interest
	date	25/02/2021
	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: India
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to strengthen the UK’s trade relationship with India.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow East
	tabling member printed	Bob Blackman
	uin	912455
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text <p>Earlier this month I visited India to deepen trade ties and agree a pathway towards a future FTA with the world’s biggest democracy. A closer partnership with India will help us lead the world in areas like science, tech and the green economy, driving jobs and growth across the UK.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 25/02/2021 14:11:24 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	4005 label Biography information for Bob Blackman

1194779

	registered interest
	date	12/05/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Israel: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to strengthen the UK's trade in medical research and development with Israel during the covid-19 pandemic.
	tabling member constituency	Stockton South
	tabling member printed	Matt Vickers
	uin	902531
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>UK and Israeli experts have been cooperating on the COVID-19 response in such areas as testing, clinical response, epidemiological management and the development of vaccines and treatments. We will continue to assist in identifying and supporting further areas of cooperation between the private and public sectors of both countries.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 12/05/2020 12:15:57 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4844 label Biography information for Matt Vickers

1194774

	registered interest
	date	12/05/2020
	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: Saudi Arabia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to facilitate trade with Saudi Arabia.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	902519
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>Total exports to Saudi Arabia from the United Kingdom last year were up £1.0bn from 2018 and we want this growth to continue. My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade recently engaged with her counterpart to remove trade barriers during this difficult period, and we continue to identify ways of opening up more opportunities in the country to businesses in the United Kingdom.</p><p>My Hon. Friend for Thirsk and Malton will also be aware that we are carefully considering the implications of the Court of Appeal Judgement for export licence decision-making and are working to enable the re-taking of decisions on the correct legal basis, which I understand is a process which will have a bearing on businesses in his constituency.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 12/05/2020 16:26:01 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1289742

	registered interest
	date	25/02/2021
	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: Parliamentary Scrutiny
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to ensure parliamentary scrutiny of UK trade deals.
	tabling member constituency	Twickenham
	tabling member printed	Munira Wilson
	uin	912451
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text <p>The Government applies appropriate transparency and scrutiny procedures. For new free trade agreements with the United States, Australia, New Zealand and UK’s proposed accession to CPTTP, the Government applies enhanced transparency and scrutiny arrangements. Parliament can prevent ratification of any free trade agreement through the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act procedure, and by rejecting any necessary implementing legislation.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 25/02/2021 14:13:45 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4776 label Biography information for Munira Wilson

1253523

	registered interest
	date	19/11/2020
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Iron and Steel: UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to support UK steel exports to the EU after 31 December 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Newport East
	tabling member printed	Jessica Morden
	uin	909021
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2020 answer text <p>My Department and the Department for Business, Energy &amp; Industrial Strategy worked closely with industry to engage with the European Commission to provide a tariff-free quota allocation for UK steel exports into the EU from 1 January 2021. The European Commission announced the creation of a UK allocation on 30 October. As a result, the UK steel industry will avoid an £80m tariff bill in the first half of next year, according to UK Steel estimates.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 19/11/2020 15:32:58 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	1548 label Biography information for Jessica Morden

1194775

	registered interest
	date	12/05/2020
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to protect the global supply chains of UK businesses.
	tabling member constituency	Bolton West
	tabling member printed	Chris Green
	uin	902523
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>The Department is working to reduce market access barriers, including through Free Trade Agreements. This will open up more opportunities for business to build further resilience into their supply chains for the future. Alongside this, the United Kingdom will tirelessly fight protectionism and unfair trade practices, including through the G20 and in the WTO.</p><p> </p><p>The United Kingdom has strong, collaborative relationships with other countries on this international endeavour, and will continue to make progress to facilitate free flowing trade. This will continue to be vital throughout the COVID-19 crisis, and for the recovery that will follow.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 12/05/2020 16:18:24 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4398 label Biography information for Chris Green

1194777

	registered interest
	date	12/05/2020
	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: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to help ensure the recovery of international trade after the covid-19 pandemic.
	tabling member constituency	North Cornwall
	tabling member printed	Scott Mann
	uin	902528
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>Restoring an open trading system is vital for global recovery post-COVID. We will continue to champion free and fair trade, and we will support business recovery by opening up markets through free trade agreements, our new Export Strategy, and driving investment across all parts of the United Kingdom. Our ambitious free trade agreement with the US aims to reduce tariffs for key exports such as dairy. As Cornwall and the South West account for two-thirds of all our dairy exports to the US, this will be particularly important for local businesses in my Hon. Friend’s constituency and the surrounding areas, such as Davidstow creamery.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 12/05/2020 16:04:50 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4496 label Biography information for Scott Mann

1289741

	registered interest
	date	25/02/2021
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Fairtrade Initiative: Trade Agreements
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to ensure that fair trade goods continue to have access to UK markets in new trade agreements.
	tabling member constituency	Ynys Môn
	tabling member printed	Virginia Crosbie
	uin	912447
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text <p>Britain’s Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) support emerging markets around the world to export agricultural products – and more – to these shores. We have secured EPAs with 29 African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries, covering £18bn of trade. We plan to deepen our EPAs – and expand them to new markets in the future. From working in Ghana to ensure cocoa farmers and their families are resilient to the pandemic, and accelerating diversification through climate-smart farming, to Ethiopia where we are supporting people to help sell their unique wild coffee at a fair price and build resilience to climate change at the same time, Global Britain is delivering.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 25/02/2021 14:12:57 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4859 label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie

1276486

	registered interest
	date	14/01/2021
	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: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to agree a free trade agreement with the US.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	910762
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>We have made great progress in negotiations and are in an excellent position to strengthen the economic partnership between our two countries through a Free Trade Agreement. We congratulate Katherine Tai on her nomination to be appointed United States Trade Representative by the incoming administration and look forward to working with her.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 14/01/2021 14:27:34 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1276488

	registered interest
	date	14/01/2021
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Nuclear Reactors: Exports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department has taken to promote the export of British manufactured small modular nuclear reactors.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Glamorgan
	tabling member printed	Alun Cairns
	uin	910765
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>DIT recognises the export potential of UK manufactured small modular reactors and we are providing support to industry in several countries to facilitate market entry and position them for success ahead of first production. We are also in discussions with industry about developing a more strategic “Whole of Government” approach to support overseas sales.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 14/01/2021 12:33:20 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns

973022

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2018
	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: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to secure a free trade agreement with the US.
	tabling member constituency	Corby
	tabling member printed	Tom Pursglove
	uin	906901
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>In July 2017 I launched the UK/US Trade and Investment Working Group which has since met on four occasions. As well as looking at delivering continuity for British business post-EU exit, this group is laying the groundwork for an ambitious UK/US free Trade Agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Somerset answering member printed Dr Liam Fox question first answered 13/09/2018 12:31:17 answering member 223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox
	tabling member	4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove

1029163

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Aerospace Industry: Trade Promotion
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to promote aerospace exports.
	tabling member constituency	Redditch
	tabling member printed	Rachel Maclean
	uin	908328
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The UK’s Aerospace businesses are among the most innovative in the world, they turned over more than £35 billion last year and exported 85% of everything produced.</p><p> </p><p>Our teams across the UK and in 108 countries around the world use every opportunity to take the industry to even greater heights.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 20/12/2018 13:37:10 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean

1122955

	registered interest
	date	25/04/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: India
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to increase the UK's proportion of global trade with India.
	tabling member constituency	Harrow East
	tabling member printed	Bob Blackman
	uin	910520
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>Exports to India were up nearly 20% in 2018 on the previous year, totalling over £7.9 billion.</p><p> </p><p>We have a number of initiatives to strengthen our bilateral trade relationship with India, including the Joint Working Group on Trade, which recently met in March.</p><p> </p><p>Only last night I was at the Grant Thornton tracker event with the Confederation of Indian Industry, to celebrate the success of some of the top Indian companies in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 25/04/2019 10:37:16 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4005 label Biography information for Bob Blackman

1150244

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps the Government has taken to increase trade with the US.
	tabling member constituency	West Worcestershire
	tabling member printed	Harriett Baldwin
	uin	900010
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2019 answer text <p>The US is our largest single trade partner, worth £199.5bn over the past 12 months. UK-US trade has grown by 33% over the last four years, compared to 22% for UK-EU trade. Last month the Trade Secretary and the Vice President discussed ways of increasing trade between our two countries even further. We are ready to secure an ambitious trade deal.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 17/10/2019 15:03:31 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin

1276483

	registered interest
	date	14/01/2021
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps she has taken to ensure continuity of trading relationships for UK businesses after the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
	tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
	uin	910758
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>In under two years, HM Government has secured trade deals with 63 countries, which covered £217 billion of trade in 2019. Taken alongside our recent deal with the European Union, trade with countries worth £897 billion in 2019 is now covered. No country, anywhere in the world, at any point in history, has conducted trade negotiations concurrently on this scale nor with our ambition.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 14/01/2021 12:00:44 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1276484

	registered interest
	date	14/01/2021
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps she has taken to ensure continuity of trading relationships for UK businesses after the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Stockton North
	tabling member printed	Alex Cunningham
	uin	910766
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>In under two years, HM Government has secured trade deals with 63 countries, which covered £217 billion of trade in 2019. Taken alongside our recent deal with the European Union, trade with countries worth £897 billion in 2019 is now covered. No country, anywhere in the world, at any point in history, has conducted trade negotiations concurrently on this scale nor with our ambition.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 14/01/2021 12:08:46 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4122 label Biography information for Alex Cunningham

1276485

	registered interest
	date	14/01/2021
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps she has taken to ensure continuity of trading relationships for UK businesses after the end of the transition period.
	tabling member constituency	Manchester, Withington
	tabling member printed	Jeff Smith
	uin	910776
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>In under two years, HM Government has secured trade deals with 63 countries, which covered £217 billion of trade in 2019. Taken alongside our recent deal with the European Union, trade with countries worth £897 billion in 2019 is now covered. No country, anywhere in the world, at any point in history, has conducted trade negotiations concurrently on this scale nor with our ambition.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 14/01/2021 12:16:53 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4456 label Biography information for Jeff Smith

1029161

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Department for International Trade: Freedom of Information
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps his Department has taken to improve its response times to freedom of information requests.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow North East
	tabling member printed	Mr Paul Sweeney
	uin	908326
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>In our most recent Freedom of Information (FOI) statistical release my department answered 90% of FOI requests on time, including permitted extensions, in the third quarter of 2018.</p> answering member constituency North Somerset answering member printed Dr Liam Fox question first answered 20/12/2018 15:40:17 answering member 223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox
	tabling member	4642 label Biography information for Mr Paul Sweeney

1347089

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2021
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Agriculture: Overseas Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent steps her Department has taken to support British farmers and food producers to increase their global sales.
	tabling member constituency	Eddisbury
	tabling member printed	Edward Timpson
	uin	902808
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2021 answer text <p>The UK’s farming, food and drink products are a source of pride, whether it be Scotch whisky, Welsh lamb, or other iconic products from across the country. Our new trade deals are unlocking new markets and opportunities for this important industry. Our ‘Open Doors’ campaign offers a wide range of support such as exporting masterclasses, a flagship mentoring programme and matching buyers with sellers to ensure more British produce is sold overseas.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 15/07/2021 13:00:55 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson

1205072

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2020
	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: Japan and USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent progress she has made on negotiating free trade agreements with (a) the US and (b) Japan.
	tabling member constituency	Angus
	tabling member printed	Dave Doogan
	uin	903459
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2020 answer text <p>We have launched negotiations with both the US and Japan and we want to secure ambitious trade deals that benefit every part of the UK. Scotland is expected to be a particularly strong beneficiary from both deals.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 18/06/2020 16:54:32 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4736 label Biography information for Dave Doogan

1231014

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2020
	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: International Labour Organization
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with the UK's trade partners on protecting International Labour Organisation standards in future trade agreements.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	905360
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2020 answer text <p>While the details of free trade agreements are reserved for formal negotiations, HM Government has been clear that increased trade does not have to come at the expense of our high labour standards. The United Kingdom is an active member of the International Labour Organisation and we will continue to uphold our world-leading standards and international commitments.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 03/09/2020 10:27:22 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1231015

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2020
	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: International Labour Organization
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with the UK's trade partners on protecting International Labour Organisation standards in future trade agreements.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
	tabling member printed	Ian Byrne
	uin	905378
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2020 answer text <p>While the details of free trade agreements are reserved for formal negotiations, HM Government has been clear that increased trade does not have to come at the expense of our high labour standards. The United Kingdom is an active member of the International Labour Organisation and we will continue to uphold our world-leading standards and international commitments.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 03/09/2020 10:40:14 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4831 label Biography information for Ian Byrne

1231016

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2020
	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: International Labour Organization
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with the UK's trade partners on protecting International Labour Organisation standards in future trade agreements.
	tabling member constituency	Luton South
	tabling member printed	Rachel Hopkins
	uin	905385
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2020 answer text <p>While the details of free trade agreements are reserved for formal negotiations, HM Government has been clear that increased trade does not have to come at the expense of our high labour standards. The United Kingdom is an active member of the International Labour Organisation and we will continue to uphold our world-leading standards and international commitments.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 03/09/2020 10:46:44 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4873 label Biography information for Rachel Hopkins

1150243

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Brazil
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with her Brazilian counterpart on ensuring that UK-Brazil trade does not adversely affect the preservation of the Amazon rainforest.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	900009
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2019 answer text <p>With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to take question 8 and 12 together.</p><p> </p><p>This Government is committed to protecting the world’s rainforests. During my recent visit to Brazil, I raised the UK’s commitment to environmental protection and offered support to Brazil in the transition to renewable energy and a lower carbon economy.</p><p> </p><p>We are working in partnership with Brazil and through UK Government-led programmes, investing over £150 million of climate finance in forest programmes across the country.</p><p> </p><p>I was delighted that on my return from Brazil in August, the PM announced an extra £10 million in the aftermath of recent fires.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns grouped question UIN 900013 question first answered 17/10/2019 15:00:17 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1150247

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Brazil
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with her Brazilian counterpart on ensuring that UK-Brazil trade does not adversely affect the preservation of the Amazon rainforest.
	tabling member constituency	Kensington
	tabling member printed	Emma Dent Coad
	uin	900013
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2019 answer text <p>With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to take question 8 and 12 together.</p><p> </p><p>This Government is committed to protecting the world’s rainforests. During my recent visit to Brazil, I raised the UK’s commitment to environmental protection and offered support to Brazil in the transition to renewable energy and a lower carbon economy.</p><p> </p><p>We are working in partnership with Brazil and through UK Government-led programmes, investing over £150 million of climate finance in forest programmes across the country.</p><p> </p><p>I was delighted that on my return from Brazil in August, the PM announced an extra £10 million in the aftermath of recent fires.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns grouped question UIN 900009 question first answered 17/10/2019 15:00:17 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	4683 label Biography information for Emma Dent Coad

1241527

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2020
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on maintaining International Labour Organisation standards in future trade agreements.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley East
	tabling member printed	Stephanie Peacock
	uin	907259
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2020 answer text <p>While the detail of free trade agreements is reserved for formal negotiations, we have committed in our public mandates to protect our labour standards as the British people would expect. These include health and safety, minimum wages and action on modern slavery. We will continue to uphold Britain’s high standards and remain an active member of the International Labour Organisation.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 08/10/2020 15:28:18 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock

1231017

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2020
	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: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on including clauses on human rights in future trade agreements.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	905375
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2020 answer text <p>While our approach to negotiations will vary between partners, it will always allow HM Government to have open discussions on a range of important issues, including human rights. We have a strong history of safeguarding rights globally and will not compromise our high standards in trade agreements.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 03/09/2020 10:53:19 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1121717

	registered interest
	date	17/04/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the potential effect on UK international trade of improving the Reading to Gatwick Airport road corridor.
	tabling member constituency	North East Hampshire
	tabling member printed	Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	uin	910521
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade makes the case for high-quality infrastructure across all parts of the UK to ensure our ambition of becoming a truly global trading nation as we leave the EU can be achieved.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 25/04/2019 11:18:10 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena

1029162

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2018
	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: Israel
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with the Government of Israel on bilateral trade and investment.
	tabling member constituency	Mid Worcestershire
	tabling member printed	Nigel Huddleston
	uin	908327
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>I met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister of Economy and Industry Eli Cohen during a visit to Israel in November, when we discussed our record levels of trade and investment and noted the good progress made on our continuity trade arrangement. I agreed with President Netanyahu to increase trade cooperation through joint Government sponsorship of a high-level trade and investment conference in 2019.</p> answering member constituency North Somerset answering member printed Dr Liam Fox question first answered 20/12/2018 13:22:28 answering member 223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox
	tabling member	4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston

1130274

	registered interest
	date	06/06/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the maintenance of the rules-based system for international trade.
	tabling member constituency	Southport
	tabling member printed	Damien Moore
	uin	911199
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2019 answer text <p>The UK is a strong supporter of the rules-based multilateral trading system. I recently advocated for this at the Global Trade Review 2019 Conference and at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting where I held meetings with the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Roberto Azevedo and my Japanese counterpart Trade Minister, Mr Hiroshige Seko.</p> answering member constituency North Somerset answering member printed Dr Liam Fox question first answered 06/06/2019 11:02:35 answering member 223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox
	tabling member	4669 label Biography information for Damien Moore

973018

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2018
	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: Africa
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions he has had on trade and investment with African governments.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	906897
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>I have recently returned from Africa, where I joined the Prime Minister on her successful visit. During the visit, I met with my Ministerial counterparts and I am pleased to say we have advanced work to transition the SACU + M trade agreement in Southern Africa.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 13/09/2018 12:22:15 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1331641

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2021
	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: Animal Welfare
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment the Government has made of the potential effect of her Department’s trade policies on the protection of animal welfare.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	900756
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2021 answer text <p>The Government’s manifesto is clear that we are firmly committed to upholding our high standards.  Having left the EU, we get to decide how we set and maintain our own animal welfare laws, standards and regulations. The Government will stand firm in trade negotiations, taking account of animal welfare considerations, to ensure any future trade deals live up to the values of farmers and consumers across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 10/06/2021 12:39:07 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1276487

	registered interest
	date	14/01/2021
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Exports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of trends in the level of UK exports.
	tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
	tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
	uin	910763
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>Before the pandemic hit, global trade was already in trouble. Nine out of the top ten exporting countries – including China, Japan, Germany, and the USA – all saw their exports fall in 2019 (according to UNCTAD data). The one exception to this was the United Kingdom, which overtook France to become the world’s fifth largest exporter. Our exports increased by 4.2% to £689.3bn in 2019. Latest figures show that UK exports in the 12 months to September 2020 were £624.8bn, down 7.7% on same period last year.</p><p> </p><p>Sources: ‘UNCTAD Goods and Services (BPM6): Exports and imports of goods and services, annual’ and ‘ONS Balance of Payments UK, July to September 2020’.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 14/01/2021 15:12:48 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1347085

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2021
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of her Department’s trade policies on growth for British businesses.
	tabling member constituency	Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
	tabling member printed	Gerald Jones
	uin	902820
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2021 answer text <p>We have set out the potential impacts of Free Trade Agreements in our published Scoping Assessments for the US, Australia, New Zealand and CPTPP. An Impact Assessment has also been published on the recently signed agreement with Japan, which shows that it goes beyond the existing EU deal, providing a long-run boost to the UK economy of around £1.5bn, compared to a situation without the deal. Output in the North West and Wales could increase by £64 million and £34 million respectively.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 15/07/2021 13:02:46 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4501 label Biography information for Gerald Jones

1347086

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2021
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of her Department’s trade policies on growth for British businesses.
	tabling member constituency	Blaenau Gwent
	tabling member printed	Nick Smith
	uin	902823
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2021 answer text <p>We have set out the potential impacts of Free Trade Agreements in our published Scoping Assessments for the US, Australia, New Zealand and CPTPP. An Impact Assessment has also been published on the recently signed agreement with Japan, which shows that it goes beyond the existing EU deal, providing a long-run boost to the UK economy of around £1.5bn, compared to a situation without the deal. Output in the North West and Wales could increase by £64 million and £34 million respectively.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 15/07/2021 13:03:32 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	3928 label Biography information for Nick Smith

1347090

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2021
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of her Department’s trade policies on growth for British businesses.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Riverside
	tabling member printed	Kim Johnson
	uin	902809
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2021 answer text <p>We have set out the potential impacts of Free Trade Agreements in our published Scoping Assessments for the US, Australia, New Zealand and CPTPP. An Impact Assessment has also been published on the recently signed agreement with Japan, which shows that it goes beyond the existing EU deal, providing a long-run boost to the UK economy of around £1.5bn, compared to a situation without the deal. Output in the North West and Wales could increase by £64 million and £34 million respectively.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 15/07/2021 13:02:04 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4824 label Biography information for Kim Johnson

1347094

	registered interest
	date	15/07/2021
	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: Australia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the potential benefits of the free trade deal with Australia for the East of England.
	tabling member constituency	Watford
	tabling member printed	Dean Russell
	uin	902813
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2021 answer text <p><em></em>More than 1,600 East of England firms exported to Australia in 2020. A removal of tariffs on the East of England’s key exports to Australia in life sciences, clothing and motor industry can create more opportunities for businesses in the region.</p><p>Cutting red tape and aligning standards could also support growth in exports of life sciences.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 15/07/2021 11:25:16 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	4812 label Biography information for Dean Russell

1150246

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Rural Areas
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the extent of international trading opportunities for (a) Yorkshire and (b) other counties in rural regions.
	tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
	tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
	uin	900012
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2019 answer text <p>In 2018 the value of exports from Yorkshire &amp; the Humber was 25% higher than 2010. Rural based companies are also exporting more than before and as we leave the EU we will strike new trade deals and open new markets for UK products and services.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 17/10/2019 15:07:13 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1194778

	registered interest
	date	12/05/2020
	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: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the effect on the global economy of maintaining (a) free trade and (b) open supply chains during the covid-19 pandemic.
	tabling member constituency	Kensington
	tabling member printed	Felicity Buchan
	uin	902530
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>Free trade will be the cornerstone of our economic recovery in this global crisis. With over 1.22bn pieces of PPE delivered to the front line already, including 11 million items on Sunday 10 March alone, we will continue this good work with international counterparts to keep global supply chains open. The Department will work to facilitate resilience building through our free trade agreements in order to secure a thriving international trading future for businesses in the United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 12/05/2020 16:11:51 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	4821 label Biography information for Felicity Buchan

1150242

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the ability of Scottish businesses to trade internationally in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East
	tabling member printed	Stuart C. McDonald
	uin	900008
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2019 answer text <ul><li>The best way to prevent any disruption for businesses, is to support the PM’s deal.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The SNP want to the leave the UK but the Scottish Government’s own trade statistics show the majority of Scotland's exports go to the UK. In fact, Scottish Government data states that 60% of all Scotland’s exports go to the rest of the UK, compared with only 18% to the EU.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The point remains – if you want a deal, vote for it. Support it on Saturday.</li></ul> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 17/10/2019 14:55:25 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	4393 label Biography information for Stuart C McDonald

1088609

	registered interest
	date	14/03/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Foreign Investment in UK
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of inward foreign direct investment.
	tabling member constituency	Southend West
	tabling member printed	Sir David Amess
	uin	909808
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2019 answer text <p>With your permission Mr Speaker I will answer question 10 together with questions 13. The UK remains the top destination in Europe, and third in the world for foreign direct investment.  By the end of 2017, UK inward FDI stock levels reached <strong>£1,337bn</strong>, a record for the UK.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to publishing annual analysis of DIT’s FDI performance as Official Statistics, we recently published one of the most comprehensive analyses of the economic impact of FDI in the world, highlighting the benefits of FDI to the UK.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 14/03/2019 14:48:50 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	44 label Biography information for Sir David Amess

1088611

	registered interest
	date	14/03/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Foreign Investment in UK
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of inward foreign direct investment.
	tabling member constituency	Monmouth
	tabling member printed	David T. C. Davies
	uin	909812
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2019 answer text <p>With your permission Mr Speaker I will answer question 10 together with questions 13. The UK remains the top destination in Europe, and third in the world for foreign direct investment.  By the end of 2017, UK inward FDI stock levels reached <strong>£1,337bn</strong>, a record for the UK.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to publishing annual analysis of DIT’s FDI performance as Official Statistics, we recently published one of the most comprehensive analyses of the economic impact of FDI in the world, highlighting the benefits of FDI to the UK.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 14/03/2019 14:49:55 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies

973019

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2018
	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: Israel
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect on trade with Israel of the UK leaving the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
	tabling member constituency	Banbury
	tabling member printed	Victoria Prentis
	uin	906898
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>As we leave the European Union, we are seeking continuity for our existing EU free trade agreements and other EU preferential arrangements. The UK-Israel Trade Working Group is making positive progress towards transitioning the EU – Israel Association Agreement, to maintain our strong trade and investment relationship with Israel.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 13/09/2018 12:23:52 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis

1005720

	registered interest
	date	12/11/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Exports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What progress the Government has made on its export strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Brentwood and Ongar
	tabling member printed	Alex Burghart
	uin	190521
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>The Export Strategy, launched in August this year, sets out a new offer to business that provides the support and finance to help UK businesses export. This was created in consultation with business and business organisations to help maximise our exports across the whole of the UK.</p><p><br>Much has already been achieved, like the expansion of finance-led Supplier Fairs delivered by UK Export Finance and an enhanced digital service linking businesses with thousands of export opportunities on great.gov.uk. Preparations to implement further commitments are also well developed, with a view to these being rolled out over coming months.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 21/11/2018 14:27:15 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart

1029165

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Exports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What progress the Government has made on its Export Strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Corby
	tabling member printed	Tom Pursglove
	uin	908331
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2018 answer text <p>The Export Strategy sets out how the Government will encourage, inform, connect and finance UK businesses to enable them to take advantage of the international demand for British goods and services. Last month we launched an enhanced digital service on great.gov.uk, connecting businesses to over 20,000 export opportunities.</p> answering member constituency North Somerset answering member printed Dr Liam Fox question first answered 20/12/2018 13:13:44 answering member 223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox
	tabling member	4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove

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	registered interest
	date	13/09/2018
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Board of Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What progress the Board of Trade has made on its work programme.
	tabling member constituency	Cheadle
	tabling member printed	Mary Robinson
	uin	906899
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>The Board of Trade champions exports, as well as inward and outward investment to deliver economic growth and prosperity across the whole of the UK. The Board has met four times, has launched two successful programmes: the BOFTAs and the National Trade Academy Programme - celebrating innovative British exporters and encouraging young people to pursue careers in international trade.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Somerset answering member printed Dr Liam Fox question first answered 13/09/2018 12:27:20 answering member 223 label Biography information for Sir Liam Fox
	tabling member	4406 label Biography information for Mary Robinson