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1105032

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Caribbean
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement, what steps he is taken to increase trade links with those countries.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	236353
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/03/2019 answer text <p>The UK signed the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on Friday 22 March 2019 with nine CARIFORUM states. The remaining <del class="ministerial">5</del><ins class="ministerial">4</ins> states will sign as their domestic processes allow. This will provide continuity in our trading arrangements after the UK leaves the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is currently designing a package of funding to help businesses in the Caribbean to take full advantage of the market access granted by the EPA, recognising that even in the absence of tariffs, a number of barriers remain which may prevent firms from being able to export to the UK.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 29/03/2019 14:11:48 question first ministerially corrected 01/04/2019 17:27:24 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery previous answer version 110930 answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1050276

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Import Duties
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the economic effect on consumers of the UK removing all trade tariffs after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	213269
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The UK will be able to decide its own tariff policy following withdrawal from the EU. We are examining a range of options for our future tariff regime and we will consider carefully the evidence available to us before making a final decision in the interests of UK businesses and consumers.</p><p> </p><p>Any impacts on consumer prices will depend on factors not limited to tariffs, for example non-tariff barriers, exchange rate fluctuations, our future economic partnership with the EU and our relationship with partners around the rest of the world.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 05/02/2019 15:16:24 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1050277

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	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: USA
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on a future trade deal with the US of maintaining the (a) common rulebook and (b) common external tariff with the EU after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	213270
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>“Negotiating a free trade deal with the US is a high priority for the Government after we have left the EU. Under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration the UK would have scope to negotiate an ambitious agreement with the US. We would have an independent trade policy covering goods and services and we would be able to set our own tariffs.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has committed to publishing a scoping assessment prior to launching negotiations – presenting the potential economic impacts of a trade deal with the US.”</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 04/02/2019 10:25:29 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1050278

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	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: Japan
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions he had with Prime Minister Abe during his recent visit to the UK on the potential for a comprehensive trade deal with Japan in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	213271
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>On Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s recent visit to the UK, our two Prime Ministers agreed to use the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement “as the basis for the future economic partnership” between our two countries. The UK and Japan agreed to make this partnership “more ambitious and enhanced” in areas of shared interests.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 05/02/2019 15:02:57 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1050280

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	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 Missions: Africa
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what international trade missions to Africa his Department has planned for the next 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	213272
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>We are currently finalising our plans for the next financial year, including working with regions across the UK, other Government Departments, such as DFID, and partners in the private sector to deliver an ambitious programme to support delivery of the aspirations and step-change in our relationship with Africa the Prime Minister set out during her visit 2018.</p><p> </p><p>Initial plans already include a range of missions across Africa, focussing on priority sectors from Healthcare and Rail Infrastructure to Agri-tech, and Legal Services.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 05/02/2019 16:58:44 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1055381

	registered interest
	date	05/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Department for International Development and Department for Exiting the European Union: Departmental Responsibilities
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department is taking to improve communications with the Department for Exiting the European Union to ensure that areas of dual responsibility are most effectively addressed.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	217008
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2019 answer text <p>My Department maintains a strong and positive relationship with DExEU. We work closely and collaboratively at all levels in order to deliver an independent trade policy after we exit the EU. Officials meet daily to ensure we continue to align our planned activities in areas of dual and wider responsibilities.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 11/02/2019 12:58:35 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1060028

	registered interest
	date	12/02/2019
	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: East Africa
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department has taken to promote free trade with the East African Community after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	220117
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2019 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister said in her visit to the region last year, the UK wants to deepen its trading relations with EAC and is increasing its presence in the region.</p><p> </p><p>Our immediate priority is a smooth transition in our trading relations with East Africa as the UK prepares to leave the EU. The Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Act enables the UK to put in place a UK trade preferences scheme for developing countries including the countries of the EAC.</p><p> </p><p>In Kenya, we are promoting bilateral trade opportunities in many areas, including infrastructure, energy and healthcare.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 21/02/2019 14:21:59 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1060061

	registered interest
	date	12/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	World Trade Organization: Guernsey
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what his policy is on support for an application by Guernsey to become a member of the WTO.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	220131
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2019 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade is actively discussing extension of the UK’s WTO membership with Guernsey. Membership extension would naturally require Guernsey to be fully compliant with the terms of the UK’s WTO membership. No decisions have yet been taken.</p><p>My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade met with the Chief Minister of Guernsey on 7 February 2019 to discuss the WTO membership extension matter.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 20/02/2019 14:29:19 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1064777

	registered interest
	date	21/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	World Trade Organization: Reform
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he plans to take to promote WTO reform and free trade after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	224481
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2019 answer text <p>The UK is a strong supporter of the rules-based multilateral trading system and global trade liberalisation.</p><p> </p><p>The WTO is the bedrock of rules-based free trade. The UK welcomed the commitment made at the G20 Summit last year in December to support the necessary reform of the WTO to improve its functioning. Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK will continue to champion discussions on WTO reform, and engage with WTO Members at international fora and in our bilateral engagements, in particular on the importance of updating rules on digital trade and ensuring that the WTO dispute settlement system is not undermined. G20 Leaders are committed to return to this matter at their Summit in June.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 26/02/2019 10:11:55 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1078719

	registered interest
	date	27/02/2019
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many free trade deals with countries he plans to sign within the first six months after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	226600
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2019 answer text <p>Our priority is to be in a position to begin formal negotiations with key partners after we leave the EU, and to then make progress towards substantive agreements, so long as such agreements work for the whole of the UK. We have consulted on our first four potential free trade agreements (FTAs), with Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). We will publish the Government’s response to these consultations before any negotiations begin.</p><p> </p><p>Trade agreements vary in shape, scope and form, and there is no “average” timeframe. For example, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada took seven years to negotiate, the China-Switzerland FTA took two, but the USA-Jordan FTA negotiations only four months. The Government is clear that its objective is to negotiate the best possible free trade agreements for the whole of the UK, in the interests of business and consumers. Necessarily, this will take different amounts of time to conclude with different partners.</p><p> </p><p>While we are looking to forge new agreements, the Government is also seeking continuity for our existing EU trade agreements as we leave the European Union. We have made good progress, signing trade continuity agreements with Switzerland, Chile, the Eastern and Southern African (ESA) states, the Faroe Islands, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority.</p><p>We will post details of signed agreements on the Gov.uk website.</p> answering member constituency Meon Valley answering member printed George Hollingbery question first answered 08/03/2019 12:37:13 answering member 4016 label Biography information for Sir George Hollingbery
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell