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1351340

	registered interest
	date	18/08/2021
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Shipping: Freight
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of increase in shipping cost for exports from the UK in each of the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	40721
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2021 answer text <p>The high demand for container freight which has driven a rise in export shipping costs over the last 12 months is thought to be caused by changes in consumer spending during the Covid-19 pandemic. This global “container surge” is affecting not only the UK but container prices across international markets. High prices are predicted to continue through 2021 though markets are expected, eventually, to adjust.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 13/09/2021 08:40:31 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1329539

	registered interest
	date	04/06/2021
	answering body	Department for International Trade
	answering dept id	202
	answering dept short name	International Trade
	answering dept sort name	International Trade
	hansard heading	Beef: Exports
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether her Department has made an assessment of which nation the UK exports the most beef to.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10199
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2021 answer text <p>According to HMRC, the top destination for UK beef in 2020 was Ireland with an export value of £119.3 million.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 09/06/2021 14:14:37 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1327945

	registered interest
	date	25/05/2021
	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: Free Trade
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that UK farmers can benefit from free trade deals.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	7118
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/06/2021 answer text <p>British agricultural products are of the highest quality and our trade deals help to open new markets for British farmers. The interests of the British agricultural sector are taken into account at every step in trade negotiations – from public consultations at the start, dedicated Trade Advisory Groups during, and independent scrutiny of the final deal through the Trade and Agriculture Commission.</p><p>My Department supports farmers to export using our trade deals too. For example, the recently launched ‘Open Doors’ campaign helps farmers to unlock opportunities in the world’s most valuable markets for British products, and the ‘Food is GREAT’ campaign builds global recognition of brilliant British agriculture, food, and drink.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 03/06/2021 15:17:08 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1305619

	registered interest
	date	24/03/2021
	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: Maldives
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 10 February 2021 to Question 149716 on Trade Agreements, what steps her Department is taking to increase (a) trade with and (b) investment in the Maldives fishing industry.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	174748
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/04/2021 answer text <p>The Maldives is an important partner for the United Kingdom and my officials are exploring pragmatic options to promote increased trade and investment at present.</p><p> </p><p>We are exploring opportunities to enhance bilateral trade with The Maldives in areas of mutual interest, such as food and drink, defence, education, health and fitness, environmental science, and sustainable development.</p><p> </p><p>HM Government is exploring a range of options for collaboration in financial services and infrastructure development too, including securing green financing to aid Maldivian efforts towards cleaner, renewable energy generation.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 13/04/2021 11:08:51 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1285665

	registered interest
	date	10/02/2021
	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: Australia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent progress she has made towards securing a free trade agreement with Australia.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	152420
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text <p>Strengthening and enhancing our bilateral trading relationship with Australia is a key priority for the Government. The third round of negotiations for a UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) took place between 23<sup>rd</sup> November and 4<sup>th</sup> December where negotiators completed around 50 discussions, spanning the breadth of the FTA.</p><p>Both sides exchanged their initial tariffs offers – this early milestone reflects the momentum behind these negotiations. Negotiators are in the process of consolidating texts in several chapter areas.</p><p>The fourth round of negotiations will start on 22<sup>nd</sup> February 2021.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 25/02/2021 12:57:35 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1286369

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2021
	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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent discussions she has had with (a) her Indian counterpart and (b) representatives of Indian businesses on strengthening business, trade and investment relationships with (i) the British Overseas Territories and (ii) Gibraltar.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	153152
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2021 answer text <p>In all trade deals, HM Government is seeking trade outcomes that support British Overseas Territories' economic interests, and which reflect their unique characteristics.</p><p> </p><p>My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade and I have regular discussions with our respective counterparts. Most recently, the Minister for Commerce and Industry of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, and my Rt Hon Friend met on Saturday, 6<sup>th</sup> February 2021, at New Delhi, to discuss the Anglo-Indian trade and investment relationship. Discussions were held on the entire range of bilateral trade and economic relations.</p><p> </p><p>Following significant work over the last year, we have committed to launching an Enhanced Trade Partnership with India, through which both sides will continue to work to bring down trade barriers, open up opportunities for trade and investment, and chart the route towards a potential Free Trade Agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena grouped question UIN 153153 question first answered 23/02/2021 12:34:00 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1286370

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2021
	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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) the British Overseas Territories and (b) Gibraltar are able to benefit from the Enhanced Trade Partnership with India.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	153153
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2021 answer text <p>In all trade deals, HM Government is seeking trade outcomes that support British Overseas Territories' economic interests, and which reflect their unique characteristics.</p><p> </p><p>My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade and I have regular discussions with our respective counterparts. Most recently, the Minister for Commerce and Industry of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, and my Rt Hon Friend met on Saturday, 6<sup>th</sup> February 2021, at New Delhi, to discuss the Anglo-Indian trade and investment relationship. Discussions were held on the entire range of bilateral trade and economic relations.</p><p> </p><p>Following significant work over the last year, we have committed to launching an Enhanced Trade Partnership with India, through which both sides will continue to work to bring down trade barriers, open up opportunities for trade and investment, and chart the route towards a potential Free Trade Agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena grouped question UIN 153152 question first answered 23/02/2021 12:34:00 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1243498

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2020
	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: Kenya
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of a UK-Kenya free trade agreement on the East African Community’s Common External Tariff.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	103449
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2020 answer text <p><strong></strong></p><p>The United Kingdom is pursuing a trade agreement with the East African Community (EAC), and we recognise the impact that a loss of duty and quota free access to UK markets after the transition period could have on Kenya if an agreement is not in place.</p><p> </p><p>We are engaging with Kenya and all EAC States to secure a trade agreement that will provide this duty and quota free access, and provide lasting certainty for EAC and UK businesses in our trading arrangements.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 19/10/2020 15:22:05 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1221180

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2020
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that Gibraltar is automatically included in a nfuture trade agreement with Japan.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	69476
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2020 answer text <p>The aim of HM Government is to agree an ambitious and comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan that builds on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), and secures additional benefits for British businesses.</p><p> </p><p>HM Government will make sure that our new agreements and our future trade policy promote the interests of the whole of the United Kingdom, our Crown Dependencies, and our Overseas Territories – including Gibraltar.</p><p>My Department is are committed to representing the interests of our Overseas Territories in our international trade agreements and we are working closely with Gibraltar as we progress negotiations.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 09/07/2020 12:45:34 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1185566

	registered interest
	date	16/03/2020
	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: Caribbean
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to increase the level of trade with Caribbean countries.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	29855
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK and thirteen CARIFORUM States have signed the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), a development-focused trade agreement that will come into effect at the end of the transition period agreed between the EU and UK.</p><p> </p><p>Through future dialogue under the EPA we will seek to encourage the creation of stable business environments that promote trade and investment between the UK and Caribbean, whilst being mindful of the specific needs and challenges faced by the Caribbean region.</p><p> </p><p>Our recent Latin America and Caribbean Roadshow took place across five UK regions including Cardiff, Manchester and London to promote trade opportunities to UK companies, including opportunities in the Caribbean. Over 200 companies attended.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns grouped question UIN 29862 question first answered 18/03/2020 16:54:56 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell