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1580234

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	30/01/2023
	date	24/01/2023
	date tabled	24/01/2023
	ddp created	24/01/2023 20:01:44
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	25/01/2023 14:35:41 30/01/2023 12:36:12
	hansard heading	Iron and Steel: Russia
	house id	1
	identifier	131198
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	30/01/2023 12:05:10
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 17 January 2023 to Question 119982 on Iron and Steel: Russia, if she will take steps to prevent steel exported from Russia from entering the UK through third countries.
	session	2022/23
	session number	3
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2022/23 131198
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	131198
	version	3
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK Government does not speculate on future sanctions measures as to do so could reduce their impact. We will continue to apply pressure against Putin and his regime, until Ukraine prevails, or Putin ends his war of choice.</p><p> </p><p>I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave him on 17 January 2023, UIN 119982, for further detail on the measures on iron and steel taken to date.</p> question first answered 30/01/2023 12:05:10 answering member 4601
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1566796

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	19/01/2023
	date	13/01/2023
	date tabled	13/01/2023
	ddp created	13/01/2023 15:11:34
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	13/01/2023 15:20:45 20/01/2023 12:26:13
	hansard heading	Iron and Steel: Russia
	house id	1
	identifier	122452
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	20/01/2023 11:54:49
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether her Department has made an estimate of the volumes of Russian steel potentially entering the UK after being processed in third countries.
	session	2022/23
	session number	3
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2022/23 122452
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	122452
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave him on 17 January 2023, UIN 119982.</p> question first answered 20/01/2023 11:54:49 answering member 4601
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1565596

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	16/01/2023
	date	10/01/2023
	date tabled	10/01/2023
	ddp created	10/01/2023 20:07:33
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	12/01/2023 17:45:28 17/01/2023 16:51:29
	hansard heading	Iron and Steel: Russia
	house id	1
	identifier	119982
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	17/01/2023 16:20:26
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate her Department has made of the volume of Russian steel entering the UK via third countries.
	session	2022/23
	session number	3
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2022/23 119982
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	119982
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>In response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine the UK has announced an unprecedented package of measures to cut off the funding for Putin’s war machine. This includes targeting steel products, a key revenue source for Russia, where we have banned the import of all finished steel and implemented tariff increases of 35 percentage points on all steel from Russia. Since April, the UK has imported no steel defined as finished or semi-finished directly from Russia.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that any circumvention of sanctions measures through third countries undermines their wider impact. We are working alongside international partners to build an evidence basis of any such activity.</p> question first answered 17/01/2023 16:20:26 answering member 4601
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1459310

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/04/2022
	date	21/04/2022
	date tabled	21/04/2022
	ddp created	21/04/2022 17:16:58
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	22/04/2022 17:35:29 26/04/2022 16:23:11
	hansard heading	Trades Union Congress
	house id	1
	identifier	157345
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	26/04/2022 15:52:54
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the Minister for Trade policy's oral contribution of 21 April, to Question 23, if she will publish a copy of any written offer to the TUC to join the Trade Advisory Board.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 157345
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	157345
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>It is not practice to publish such correspondence but the Hon. Gentleman is mistaken as to the meeting and offer in question.</p><p> </p><p>It is a matter of public record that the General Secretary and Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have seats on the Department’s Trade Union Advisory Group and Strategic Trade Advisory Group respectively.</p><p> </p><p>Following the TUC’s request, the Department has offered a number of seats on Trade Advisory Groups (TAGs) for representatives of trades unions, but the TUC have not taken up these seats yet.</p> question first answered 26/04/2022 15:52:54 answering member 4498
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1454201

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	28/03/2022
	date	24/03/2022
	date tabled	24/03/2022
	ddp created	24/03/2022 17:08:02
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	28/03/2022 14:05:23 01/04/2022 12:52:09
	hansard heading	Iron and Steel: Russia
	house id	1
	identifier	146612
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	01/04/2022 12:20:54
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment her Department has made of the impact on the steel industry of removing Russia’s entitlement to Most Favoured Nation tariff.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 146612
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	146612
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>On 25 March, the government implemented increased tariff duties on a number of goods originating in Russia and Belarus. These measures are a necessary response to Putin’s continued assault on Ukraine.</p><p> </p><p>Careful analysis was conducted across government to identify relevant products. The government looked at relevant considerations, including balancing the impacts on the UK economy against wider objectives.</p><p> </p><p>UK steel producers which sourced materials from Russia are changing to alternative sources and are doing all they can to mitigate supply chain disruption. Producers are showing great resilience in these challenging circumstances. We are continuing to work with companies to monitor impacts.</p> question first answered 01/04/2022 12:20:54 answering member 4017
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1451929

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/03/2022
	date	16/03/2022
	date tabled	16/03/2022
	ddp created	16/03/2022 19:46:06
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	17/03/2022 11:05:19 21/03/2022 17:42:15
	hansard heading	Iron and Steel: Russia
	house id	1
	identifier	141184
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/03/2022 17:11:08
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether the Government plans to prohibit imports of Russian-made steel in the context of Russia's actions in Ukraine.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 141184
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	141184
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>In lockstep with our allies, we are introducing the largest and most severe economic sanctions that Russia has ever faced, to help cripple Putin’s war machine. Following the G7 statement of Friday 11 March, the UK will deny Russia’s entitlement to Most Favoured Nation tariff access on key products, including steel.</p><p>As you know, we do not speculate on future sanctions. However, we have made clear that will continue to apply pressure on Putin’s regime.</p> question first answered 21/03/2022 17:11:08 answering member 4004
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1451931

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/03/2022
	date	16/03/2022
	date tabled	16/03/2022
	ddp created	16/03/2022 19:46:16
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	16/03/2022 20:05:37 24/03/2022 18:30:25
	hansard heading	Import Duties: USA
	house id	1
	identifier	141186
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	24/03/2022 17:59:00
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what progress has been made on ensuring the removal of section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium imports in the US.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 141186
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	141186
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Following two months of intensive discussions, the UK secured an expansive removal of Section 232 tariffs on UK steel and aluminium exports to the US on 22 March. The solution reached with the US is bespoke for the UK and reflects the needs and interests of our steel and aluminium industries.</p><p>From 1 June 2022, the US will replace its Section 232 tariffs on certain UK exports of steel and aluminium with “tariff-rate quotas” (TRQs). This re-opens tariff-free access to the US market back to levels before section 232 tariffs up to a specified volume. This will bring welcome relief to the UK steel and aluminium industries which support the jobs of around 80,000 people across the UK supply chain.</p> question first answered 24/03/2022 17:59:00 answering member 4017
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1379945

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/11/2021
	date	18/11/2021
	date tabled	18/11/2021
	ddp created	18/11/2021 16:50:42
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	18/11/2021 16:58:36 23/11/2021 14:18:58
	hansard heading	TRIPS Agreement: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	77440
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	23/11/2021 13:45:31
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent assessment she has made of the (a) national and (b) international potential merits of introducing a TRIPS waiver in respect of covid-19 related (i) vaccines and (ii) vaccine technology.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 77440
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	77440
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Whilst HM Government has not seen evidence that Intellectual Property (IP) is a barrier to the production or supply of COVID-19 goods, including vaccines, we will continue to engage constructively in debates at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Council and other international institutions to promote affordable and equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines for all.</p><p> </p><p>The United Kingdom affirmed this commitment in the G7 Trade Ministers’ communique of 22<sup>nd</sup> October, which notes our determination to achieve an impactful outcome on trade and health, including how the international IP framework can best support the WTO’s pandemic response.</p> question first answered 23/11/2021 13:45:31 answering member 4498
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1377979

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	17/11/2021
	date	12/11/2021
	date tabled	12/11/2021
	ddp created	12/11/2021 15:22:08
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	12/11/2021 15:42:09 17/11/2021 15:39:07
	hansard heading	Protective Clothing: Malaysia
	house id	1
	identifier	73817
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	17/11/2021 15:07:33
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will publish the letter from British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Charles Hay MVO, to her Department of 17 June 2020 regarding labour concerns within Malaysia's glove industry.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 73817
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	73817
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK takes allegations of labour exploitation in supply chains extremely seriously. On 26 March 2020 we became the first country to publish a Government Modern Slavery Statement setting out the steps we have taken to prevent modern slavery and incentivise responsible business conduct in our supply chains. This Government is committed to ensuring that our trade policy is consistent with our international obligations. We are clear that more trade does not have to come at the expense of human rights.</p><p> </p><p>Advice from civil servants to ministers is not routinely published.</p> question first answered 17/11/2021 15:07:33 answering member 4017
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1365023

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	04/11/2021
	date	01/11/2021
	date tabled	01/11/2021
	ddp created	01/11/2021 22:44:26
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	ddp modified	01/11/2021 22:58:36 04/11/2021 15:13:12
	hansard heading	Metals: USA
	house id	1
	identifier	67137
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	04/11/2021 14:41:37
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the US-EU agreement on steel and aluminium announced on 30 October 2021, what (a) assessment she has made of the implications of that agreement for British steel producers and (b) steps she is taking to ensure UK manufacturers have the same access to the US market as their European competitors.
	session	2021/22
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
	tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2021/22 67137
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	67137
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The US-EU deal on the application of Section 232 tariffs comes into effect from 1 January. Following their announcement, the US issued a statement reflecting our ongoing discussions with each other on this issue and committing to resume talks with the UK. In preparation, we continue to work closely with the steel and aluminium industries to understand the implications of the US-EU deal. Any deal that the UK secures with the US must work for the steel and aluminium sectors.</p> question first answered 04/11/2021 14:41:37 answering member 4017
	creator	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson