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1194633

registered interest
date	11/05/2020
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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether it is her policy to include (a) mutual recognition of professional standards, (b) the movement of people and (c) visas as part of an international trade agreement with the United States; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	45156
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2020 answer text <p>On 2 March 2020, the Department for International trade published our negotiating objectives, available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-trade-negotiations-with-the-us" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-trade-negotiations-with-the-us</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Government stated its objective to enhance opportunities for UK service suppliers and investors for business travel to the US and to support the recognition of professional qualifications.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 19/05/2020 13:12:02 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1194640

registered interest
date	11/05/2020
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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether it is her policy to include the cancellation of section 232 tariffs as a condition for an international trade agreement with the United States.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	45158
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2020 answer text <p>The UK has consistently opposed US section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium. The UK is a close national security ally of the US and our steel and aluminium products are important for US businesses and defence, and we continue to reject any claim that they harm US national security.</p><p>The Government published its strategic and outline approach to negotiations with the United States for a UK-US Free Trade Agreement on 2 March. As set out in that paper, we will be pressing the US for the swift removal of these unjustified tariffs.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 19/05/2020 10:49:17 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1193627

registered interest
date	06/05/2020
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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the deadline set by the US Congress for the end of trade negotiations between the UK and the US.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	43890
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>Neither the UK nor US Governments have set any date for the end of negotiations, however both sides are equally committed to negotiating a comprehensive free trade agreement as swiftly as possible. The first round of negotiations began on 5<sup>th</sup> May.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 12/05/2020 16:46:04 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1193242

registered interest
date	05/05/2020
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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of confidentiality for proposals by US negotiators in relation to a future UK-US trade deal for (a) 5 years and (b) until that trade deal is concluded; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	43582
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>We are committed to an open and transparent approach to trade negotiations and will report on the outcome of every negotiation round to ensure the public, Parliament and interest groups are informed of progress.</p><p> </p><p>The exchange of letters between DIT and USTR setting out information sharing arrangements, including the confidentiality of information, is standard practice ahead of trade negotiations. Similar arrangements were published for the UK-US Trade and Investment Working Group in 2017. The arrangement we have reached does not supersede the government’s duty under the Freedom of Information Act, and is compatible with the Cabinet Office guidance on how the government should exchange classified or sensitive information internationally, with other government or organisations</p><p> </p><p>The five year classification period for confidential information is also in line with both UK and US guidance.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 08:51:47 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1192835

registered interest
date	04/05/2020
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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her Department's policy of the role of the US Congress in scrutinising international trade agreements.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	42998
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>In formulating our approach to scrutiny of international trade agreements we have considered the approach of international comparators, including the United States and countries with similar Westminster-style democracies such as New Zealand and Canada, and drawn on international best practice.</p><p> </p><p>The role that the US Congress plays in scrutinising international trade agreements is a product of the constitutional make-up of the United States. Similarly, the United Kingdom’s own scrutiny regime must reflect our own unique and specific constitutional system.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Parliament will be able to conduct scrutiny at every stage of the process in a way that is appropriate to the UK constitutional context. The Government’s approach strikes the right balance between allowing Parliament to effectively scrutinise our trade policy, whilst maintaining the ability of the Government to negotiate flexibly in the best interests of the UK.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 09:05:39 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1192113

registered interest
date	01/05/2020
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	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether the Government is proceeding with trade talks with the US Administration during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Wokingham
tabling member printed	John Redwood
uin	41873
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>On 5 May, my Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade and the US Trade Representative launched negotiations for a UK-US Free Trade Agreement and agreed an ambitious timetable for virtual talks. The joint statement issued confirming the start of negotiations can be found on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-start-trade-negotiations" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-start-trade-negotiations</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Negotiations will be carried out by video conference, ensuring that talks can progress during the Covid-19 pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>More trade is essential if the UK is to overcome the unprecedented economic challenge posed by Covid-19, and new trade agreements are an important part of the long-term economic recovery, providing new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs who have suffered most in this difficult period.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 11/05/2020 09:35:27 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	14 label Biography information for Sir John Redwood

1189619

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures are in place to ensure that Parliament and relevant sectors of civil society, including the charitable sector, are able to scrutinise all current and future trade negotiations with the United States, with particular reference to their direct or indirect implications for (1) economies, (2) trade, and (3) vulnerable people, in the least developed countries.
tabling member printed	Lord Judd
uin	HL3137
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/05/2020 answer text <p>This Government is committed to transparency and will ensure that parliamentarians, UK citizens, businesses and charities have access to the information they need on our trade negotiations. For the UK-USA Free Trade Agreement, the Government has set out its negotiating objectives, alongside a response to the public consultation as well as an initial economic assessment.</p><p> </p><p>We engage with businesses, civil society, academics and consumer groups through the Strategic Advisory Group (STAG) and Expert Trade Advisory Groups (ETAGs), as well as through regular conversations outside of these formal channels.</p><p> </p><p>The UK also remains committed to ensuring developing countries can reduce poverty through trading opportunities.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 06/05/2020 11:54:06 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd

1187265

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
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 the maintenance of International Labour Organization conventions ratified by the UK in any future trade agreement with the US; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	33394
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2020 answer text <p>The UK upholds its international labour standard commitments through domestic legislation and any Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) which the UK finalises with other countries will not change those commitments.</p><p> </p><p>In our publication ‘Public Negotiating Objectives’ we made clear that both parties reaffirm their commitment to international labour standards, as is common practice in FTAs. We will include measures which allow the UK to maintain the integrity, and provide meaningful protection, of our world-leading labour standards.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 30/03/2020 14:59:14 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1187267

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether it is her Department's policy to exclude contracts for the delivery of (a) NHS and (b) other public services from future trade negotiations with the US; and if she will make it her policy to (a) commit to a positive list approach and (b) not commit to an investor-state dispute settlement in those negotiations.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	33396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2020 answer text <p>As outlined in the Government’s approach to trade negotiations with the US published on 2 March 2020, ‘The Government has been clear that when we are negotiating trade agreements, the NHS will not be on the table.’­</p><p>The UK’s public services, including the NHS, are protected by specific exclusions, exceptions and reservations in the trade agreements to which the UK is a party, which make use of both positive and negative listing approaches. The UK will continue to ensure that the same rigorous protections are included in future trade agreements.</p><p>The UK’s international procurement obligations specifically exclude Health and Social care services. This will not change in any future trade deal.</p><p>Regarding listing and dispute resolution, these are for formal negotiations and we would not seek to pre-empt these discussions.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 30/03/2020 15:14:27 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1186743

registered interest
date	20/03/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if the Government is continuing FTA talks with the US Administration virtually during the covid-19 pandemic.
tabling member constituency	Ilford South
tabling member printed	Sam Tarry
uin	32748
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2020 answer text <p>Both the UK Government and the US Government are fully committed to negotiating a comprehensive free trade agreement with one another.</p><p>However, these are unprecedented times and both sides are looking at options to conduct the negotiations in a way that reflects the current situation and respects public health.</p><p>We remain in regular contact with the US on this matter.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 24/03/2020 16:03:10 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4829 label Biography information for Sam Tarry