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1253520

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	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What progress she has made in securing a free trade agreement with the US.
tabling member constituency	Mansfield
tabling member printed	Ben Bradley
uin	909003
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2020 answer text <p>The fifth UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement negotiating round finished 30 October. I'm happy to report that substantial progress has been made, with almost all chapter areas are now in the advanced stages of talks, and a significant proportion of legal text has been agreed across multiple chapters.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 19/11/2020 16:50:54 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4663 label Biography information for Ben Bradley

1253231

registered interest
date	18/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Union Advisory Group
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will publish (a) an updated list of members of her Department's Trade Union Advisory Group as of 13 November 2020 and (b) the (i) number and (ii) dates of meetings that group has held since it was established.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	117201
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2020 answer text <p>The Trade Union Advisory Group met on 16<sup>th</sup> October and its membership is available on GOV.UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 23/11/2020 11:48:57 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1253284

registered interest
date	18/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will publish an assessment of the effect on produce traded between the UK and the EU which has been processed from developing country products, in the event of a trade deal between the EU and the UK not being concluded by 31 December 2020; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	117168
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2020 answer text <p>We continue to negotiate with the European Union (EU) at pace to work to get an agreement, but we are preparing for all outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>We are on track to provide continuity for developing countries to the fullest extent possible. We have announced the Generalised Scheme of Preference (GSP) recently and provide regular updates on progress on the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).</p><p> </p><p>The EPAs and GSP will allow for developing countries to cumulate with the EU to preserve existing supply chains. Goods that transit through the EU on their way to the United Kingdom will still be eligible for preferential treatment, subject to the requirements set out in these agreements.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 25/11/2020 11:25:50 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1253326

registered interest
date	18/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	USA: Riot Control Weapons
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 use of anti-riot gear manufactured by (a) DMS Plastics and (b) other British-based manufacturers by US law enforcement in response to Black Lives Matter protests in the US; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	117290
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2020 answer text <p>Officials in the Export Control Joint Unit have carried out two reassessments of whether the events in the United States – since George Floyd was killed on 25<sup>th</sup> May 2020 – give rise to a clear risk under Criterion 2a of the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria (the “Consolidated Criteria”) that crowd control equipment exported to the US might be used for internal repression.</p><p> </p><p>The first reassessment was completed in July and it was determined that no clear risk that such equipment might be used for internal repression existed. The second reassessment was completed in September 2020 and this concluded likewise.</p><p> </p><p>Given the broad list of end-users covered by the licences, the reassessments assumed that it was possible that crowd control equipment exported from the United Kingdom was and/or could be sold to and used by police forces involved in these or similar protests, whether or not this was the case; accordingly, this supersedes an assessment on whether such equipment was actually used.</p><p> </p><p>It is important not to lose sight of the fact that the US remains a beacon for freedom, opportunity and democracy. The US maintains the rule of law and has robust institutions. Further, there is democratic oversight, accountability and extensive public scrutiny, including by an active civil society and free press.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 23/11/2020 10:08:00 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1253390

registered interest
date	18/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the economic, and (2) the diplomatic, consequences for the UK of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL10490
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>As a supporter of free trade, the UK takes a close interest in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which should help standardise rules and facilitate trade between partners in the region. The Government is committed to enhancing our trade in Asia Pacific through our trade negotiations with Japan, Australia and New Zealand, our intention to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and our bilateral trade engagement with partner countries.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 02/12/2020 16:56:16 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1253436

registered interest
date	18/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Israel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what progress she has made in discussions with Israel on an agreement for further trade co-operation beyond the trade continuity deal.
tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
uin	117398
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/11/2020 answer text <p>I refer my Hon. Friend, the Member for Rother Valley, to the answer that my Rt. Honourable Friend, Minister Jayawardena, gave to the Honourable Member for Buckingham on 19 November 2020 to Question UIN 909006.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 26/11/2020 19:27:49 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1253437

registered interest
date	18/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Medicine: Israel
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 strengthen the UK's trade relationship with Israel in medical research and development.
tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
uin	117399
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The United Kingdom and Israel have a strong and important trading relationship, and we are committed to strengthening it further.</p><p> </p><p>That’s why, to promote international collaboration on Science and Innovation, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office jointly funded our Science and Innovation Network (SIN), based in over 40 countries around the world. The priorities for British engagement with Israel are set by Industry Strategy and the United Kingdom-Israel Science Council, a group of 30 leading scientist and policymakers from both countries, chaired by the British Ambassador in Israel.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Further, through the UK-Israel tech hub, the UK-Israel Dangoor Healthcare Initiative was established to create a pipeline of the best Israeli healthcare innovations for the United Kingdom’s healthcare sector. Information on its most recent projects can be found <a href="https://www.ukisraelhub.com/2nd-cohort-of-dangoor-health-initiative-kicks-off/#:~:text=The%20UK%20Israel%20Dangoor%20Healthcare,business%20navigation%20services%20by%20DigitalHealth." target="_blank">here</a>.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 01/12/2020 11:44:34 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1253479

registered interest
date	18/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade and Agriculture Commission: Membership
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions she has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the devolved Administrations on the future composition of the Trade and Agriculture Commission.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	117296
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2020 answer text <p>My Rt hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade is in contact with relevant Cabinet colleagues with regard to the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC). The Government also works closely with the devolved administrations on all aspects of our trade policy and I have written to my counterparts seeking their views on the Commission.</p><p> </p><p>The TAC will ensure that public and industry interests are protected in Britain’s agriculture trade policy.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 25/11/2020 14:09:46 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1253497

registered interest
date	18/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Fossil Fuels: Export Credit Guarantees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many fossil fuel projects UK Export Finance has plans to finance in the 12 months; and where those projects will be located.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	117228
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2020 answer text <p>UK Export Finance (UKEF) is obliged to consider all requests for its support. These requests can be made, and subsequently withdrawn, at any time.</p><p> </p><p>When considering a request for support, UKEF conducts extensive due diligence, including environmental, social, and human rights due diligence and consideration of climate change, to understand the risk it is being asked to take. There are various reasons why an application to UKEF might not result in support being provided, or, if support is offered, why delays in providing that support might arise. All these factors make determining when UKEF support may, or even will be provided difficult and imprecise.</p><p>UKEF is currently considering requests for support for 6 projects involving fossil fuels which may be supported in the next twelve months. UKEF has also received a further 10 applications for trade finance cover in the sector and two applications from companies involved in the sector for support from the Export Development Guarantee which is not linked to any particular project. It is possible that not all these transactions will be concluded within the next 12 months, or indeed in subsequent years.</p><p>Those projects are in the following countries:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Algeria</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Azerbaijan</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brazil</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Canada</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>China</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Egypt</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Iraq</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italy</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malaysia</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Thailand</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkmenistan</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 30/11/2020 15:59:52 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1252613

registered interest
date	17/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Data Protection: Japan
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 had with the Secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport on the potential effect of the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Government data adequacy decisions; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	116477
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2020 answer text <p>My department is working closely with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, as we negotiate data provisions in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Data provisions in FTAs including the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) are separate from, but complementary to, the UK’s adequacy process and international data protection frameworks.</p><p> </p><p>The UK will conduct assessments of countries outside of the UK under an independent UK adequacy capability. These assessments ensure personal data is only transferred via an adequacy decision where countries provide high standards of personal data protection, so that UK citizens’ personal data can be transferred without further safeguards being necessary.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 23/11/2020 12:20:15 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah