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539813

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2016
	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, by what process the Government plans to recruit trade negotiators; and how many trade negotiators the Government plans to recruit.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	43292
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2016 answer text <p>My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has established the Department for International Trade to promote British trade across the world and take advantage of huge opportunities. We are beginning the process of recruiting trade negotiators in anticipation of the period of leading up to exiting the European Union after the completion of Article 50 negotiations. We are building our trade policy capability over this period and the process of recruiting staff is underway.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 28/07/2016 12:23:00 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

532874

	registered interest
	date	05/07/2016
	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, of which governments states have made official representations to the Government since 24 June 2016 on negotiating a free trade deal with the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	41919
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2016 answer text <p>Leaving the EU offers us an opportunity to forge a new role for ourselves in the world: to negotiate our own trade agreements and to be a positive and powerful force for free trade.</p><p>We have been consulting, and will continue to consult, a broad range of stakeholders, including governments and business, on the implications of the referendum result.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 09/09/2016 13:43:30 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

539812

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2016
	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, which countries the Government has approached or been approached by to discuss trade deals; and when he plans to commence such discussions.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	43283
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2016 answer text <p>My Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister has established the Department for International Trade to promote British trade across the world and ensure the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us. We are exploring a range of options to maximise the opportunities for the UK’s future trading relations. However, until we leave, the UK will remain a full member of the EU, with all of the rights and obligations.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 09/09/2016 13:26:50 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

532868

	registered interest
	date	05/07/2016
	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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking in response to the outcome of the EU referendum to encourage foreign investment in the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	41877
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2016 answer text <p>My Ministerial colleagues and I, as well as officials from the Department for International Trade, the Department for Exiting the EU and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, are engaging with a wide range of businesses including current and prospective investors.</p><p>Prior to my appointment, BIS Ministers were communicating to these businesses through phone calls, letters, speeches and participation in roundtables and this work continues. We are engaging with businesses and speaking to investors, both in the UK and overseas, to reassure them that Britain is very much open for business.</p><p>We are also working with colleagues in the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury and other key departments to ensure a fully coordinated approach to this work and will continue with our marketing activities to promote Britain as a GREAT place in which to invest and with which to trade.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 20/09/2016 13:54:04 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

598371

	registered interest
	date	10/10/2016
	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 Promotion: Central America
	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 promote trade between the UK and countries in Central America.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	47641
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2016 answer text <p>This Department has identified opportunities and resourced campaigns to access high value sectors including automotive, defence, technology, mining, oil &amp; gas and financial services across the region.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 17/10/2016 14:19:24 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

598470

	registered interest
	date	10/10/2016
	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 Promotion
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of commissioning a new Royal Yacht for the promotion of UK trade abroad.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	47838
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2016 answer text <p>I outlined the Government’s position on commissioning a new Royal Yacht for trade promotion during the debate in Westminster Hall on 11 October.</p><p><a href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2016-10-11/debates/A35B4CBD-3DFE-4BB7-B9C4-BB9E99422890/RoyalYachtBritanniaInternationalTrade" target="_blank">https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2016-10-11/debates/A35B4CBD-3DFE-4BB7-B9C4-BB9E99422890/RoyalYachtBritanniaInternationalTrade</a></p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 17/10/2016 14:23:08 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

598471

	registered interest
	date	10/10/2016
	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 Promotion: Australasia
	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 promote trade between the UK and (a) Australia and (b) New Zealand.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	47841
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2016 answer text <p>The department has identified opportunities and resourced campaigns to access high value sectors including defence, consumer &amp; retail and financial services across the region.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 17/10/2016 14:17:23 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

652791

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2016
	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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what representations his Department has received from the transition team of President-elect Donald Trump on future trade relations between the US and the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	56348
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2016 answer text <p>The Prime Minister has spoken twice with President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory and discuss how his transition plans are progressing. She highlighted her wish to strengthen bilateral trade and investment with the US as we leave the EU, saying that she looks forward to working with President-elect Donald Trump, building on these ties to ensure the security and prosperity of our nations in the years ahead.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 14/12/2016 16:04:13 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

663079

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2016
	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: Zambia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps the Government is taking to promote trade between the UK and Zambia.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	58363
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) has a dedicated trade promotion officer in Zambia. In addition, trade promotion activity across Southern Africa is coordinated regionally through the ‘hub’ in Johannesburg from where additional support is provided, including sector-specific expertise.</p><p>DIT provides support to UK companies considering investment in Zambia, ranging from oil and gas exploration to sustainable farming opportunities. In 2016, the Department, delivered a Mining Mission to Zambia, linking UK-based businesses with Zambian counterparts. Furthermore, a British Chamber of Commerce has been established which provides support for British companies seeking business opportunities in Zambia.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 10/01/2017 13:13:48 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

663078

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2016
	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: Tanzania
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps the Government is taking to promote trade between the UK and Tanzania.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	58362
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) has three dedicated staff in Tanzania. Tanzania is part of the ‘High Level Partnerships Programme’ which promotes cross-government coordination of trade support. In addition, high level support for specific commercial opportunities is provided by the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Tanzania, Lord Hollick.</p><p>DIT Tanzania is involved in three high value campaigns, those for oil &amp; gas, infrastructure and renewables. The current pipeline includes at least £500m worth of potential UK export success over the next five years.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 13/01/2017 14:03:35 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell