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1461967

registered interest
date	11/05/2022
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: Gulf States
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 Answer of 28 April 2022 to Question 158971 on Trade Agreements: Gulf States, what the value in pounds is of the research conducted by Ipsos Mori between February and May 2022 in relation to members states of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
uin	787
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2022 answer text <p>£88,525.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 16/05/2022 14:42:41 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury

1461968

registered interest
date	11/05/2022
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 of Health and Social Care: Public Opinion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how much her Department has spent on (a) polling services, (b) research surveys, and (c) focus groups in 2022.
tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
uin	788
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2022 answer text <p>The information required to answer this question is not held centrally. This kind of research activity is commissioned by multiple teams including overseas posts and recorded on different systems. Projects may include multiple components of a), b) and c) which are not costed separately. This means that any information provided would not be fully accurate and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 23/05/2022 09:29:12 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury

1461049

registered interest
date	10/05/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Supply Chains
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential for a supply chain crisis affecting the UK in the next few months; and what steps they (1) have put in place, or (2) plan to put in place, to mitigate the impact of any such crisis.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL83
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2022 answer text <p>Supply chain resilience is a priority for HM Government. In October, the Prime Minister appointed Sir Dave Lewis to advise on supply chains and identify both immediate improvements and any necessary long-term changes. We are working to secure the supply chains of the future already, including for critical minerals, by working with like-minded nations around the world.</p><p> </p><p>Although not every aspect of the market can, or should, be controlled, HM Government has taken quick and decisive action to ease pressures where immediate interventions have been required. We have put in place a raft of measures to deal with the extraordinary set of circumstances brought on by the pandemic and the re-animation of the global economy. These include increasing HGV testing capacity, extending cabotage rights, training up to 5,000 HGV drivers, and making available temporary visas for poultry workers and butchers.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 23/05/2022 12:37:00 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1461156

registered interest
date	10/05/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Exports: Arts
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 Answer of 25 April 2022 to Question 153700 on Exports: Arts, which of the international creative sector events listed in that Answer Ministers attended; what their itinerary was at those events; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	28
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2022 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) Ministers did not attend any of the events listed in the answer to Question 153700 as during the pandemic in 2021/22 support for exporters at key events was overwhelmingly virtual. In person events attended by Ministers were:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Launch of the “Made in UK sold to the world” Creative Industries Campaign. London, September 2021. DIT Minister Freer and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Minister Lopez attended.</li><li>International Trade Week in Birmingham in November. DIT Minister Freer attended.</li><li>Create Week, Dubai Expo, November 2021; DIT led event attended by DCMS Minister Huddleston.</li></ul><p> </p><p>In 2022/2023 with international markets reopening, DIT is planning work to support more than 600 companies at 30 key events across the globe. Current support planning includes Ministerial presence at key creative industries’ events such as South X South West in the US in March 2023.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 18/05/2022 13:17:54 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1461182

registered interest
date	10/05/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Export Controls: India
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what criteria her Department plans to use to assess the success of the Open General Export Licence with India for defence procurement.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	69
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2022 answer text <p>We are continuing to work with relevant departments on the Open General Export Licence announced by my Rt Hon. Friend the Prime Minister, at the press conference with India’s Prime Minister Modi on 22<sup>nd</sup> April 2022.</p> answering member constituency North East Hampshire answering member printed Mr Ranil Jayawardena question first answered 18/05/2022 14:58:22 answering member 4498 label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1461481

registered interest
date	10/05/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Imports: Russia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether all products (a) made in and (b) imported from Russia are allowed to be sold in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Warrington North
tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
uin	512
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2022 answer text <p>In lockstep with our allies, the UK government has announced a range of trade sanctions against Russia since the invasion of the Ukraine. Sanctions include UK import bans on strategic products such as steel, iron and luxury goods. We have also announced tariff increases of 35 percentage points on Russian products including cereals, vodka and high-end products like caviar.</p><p> </p><p>Currently, the UK is imposing import tariffs and bans on over £1bn of Russian goods. <br></p><p>Whilst we do not speculate on future sanctions, we continue to consider further measures to increase pressure on Putin’s regime.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 25/05/2022 15:27:15 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1460513

registered interest
date	26/04/2022
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: Small Businesses
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to launch a new Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) Trade Support Fund to help firms trade internationally.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL7997
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 28/04/2022 11:53:25 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1459915

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
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 and Pigmeat: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps is he taking to help increase the level of exports of (a) pork and (b) beef from the UK to China.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	158951
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>China is the number one export destination for UK pork in terms of value and quantity, despite the challenges of Covid-19.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to negotiate with China to lift the ban on exporting British beef, which came into force last year following a single case of BSE. The Chief Veterinary Office wrote to Chinese officials at the end of 2021 on this issue.</p><p> </p><p>The UK government's agriculture, food and drink counsellor, based in Beijing, supports UK food and drink companies to successfully export to China. Increasing exports of pork and regaining market access for beef are among DIT’s top priorities for that market.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 28/04/2022 11:21:26 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1459948

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Spirits: Brazil
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate she has made of the potential to increase UK spirits exports to Brazil as part of an enhanced trade partnership.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	158963
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 28/04/2022 11:49:35 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1459949

registered interest
date	25/04/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Spirits: Nigeria
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate she has made of the potential to increase UK spirits exports to Nigeria.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	158964
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2022 answer text <p>Increasing and promoting trade with Nigeria is a priority for the UK Government. Total trade in goods and services between the UK and Nigeria was £3.5 billion last year (ending Q3 2021), an increase of 1.9% or £65 million from the previous year. At the most recent bi-annual UK-Nigeria Economic Development Forum government to government dialogue, held on 26 April, Ministers from both countries agreed to start a working group to discuss how to enhance the bilateral trading relationship.</p><p> </p><p>Officials are working to support British business access foreign exchange facilities through the Economic Development Forum and the associated Finance and Financial Services Working Group.</p><p> </p><p>From 2016 to 2021 UK exports of spirits to Nigeria increased by 92.1%. DIT continues to offer a wide range of support for British alcohol and spirit producers wishing to export into Nigeria. Through our work, import adjustment tax is now no longer applicable on Scotch Whisky exports to Nigeria.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer grouped question UIN 158965 158968 question first answered 28/04/2022 11:06:03 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes