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1289738

registered interest
date	25/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: India
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to strengthen the UK’s trade relationship with India.
tabling member constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
tabling member printed	Stephen Metcalfe
uin	912444
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text <p>Earlier this month I visited India to deepen trade ties and agree a pathway towards a future FTA with the world’s biggest democracy. A closer partnership with India will help us lead the world in areas like science, tech and the green economy, driving jobs and growth across the UK.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 25/02/2021 14:10:39 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4092 label Biography information for Stephen Metcalfe

1289586

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Music Export Growth Scheme
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 Treasury Ministers on future funding allocations to the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS); and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	157948
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) has not held discussions with Treasury Ministers on future funding of the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS). DIT’s business planning continues for 2021-22, including export support we can provide for the UK music sector.</p><p> </p><p>On 10 February, DIT, through the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) who administer the scheme, awarded MEGS grants totalling £100,000 to ten UK small and medium-sized music businesses which will go towards growing audiences internationally through digital marketing and other forms of overseas promotion.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 02/03/2021 12:43:41 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1289700

registered interest
date	24/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
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 for the UK to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
tabling member constituency	Woking
tabling member printed	Mr Jonathan Lord
uin	158039
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2021 answer text <p>On Monday 1st February, the Government submitted its notification of intent to begin the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) accession process. This is the first step towards accession before formal negotiations start later in the year.</p><p>We will publish our negotiation objectives, scoping analysis, and consultation response in advance of the start of formal negotiations, expected in Spring 2021.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 04/03/2021 09:22:43 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4090 label Biography information for Mr Jonathan Lord

1288796

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Fossil Fuels: Overseas Trade
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 the President of COP26 on the continued use of public money to fund fossil fuel projects overseas.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
uin	157241
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2021 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has not had any meetings with the President of COP26 since his appointment.</p><p>On 12 December 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the British government will no longer provide any new direct financial or promotional support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas, apart from a small number of tightly-bound exceptions that are still to be determined. The date of implementation of the new policy will be confirmed shortly.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 01/03/2021 17:54:43 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1288798

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Fossil Fuels: Overseas Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether the Government plans to use public money to fund new overseas fossil fuel projects ahead of COP26.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
uin	157243
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2021 answer text <p>On 12 December 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the British government will no longer provide any new direct financial or promotional support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas, apart from a small number of tightly-bound exceptions that are still to be determined. Following the conclusion of the public consultation, which closed to submissions on 8 February, the date of implementation of the new policy will be confirmed shortly.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 04/03/2021 10:04:56 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1289118

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
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 Bill
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) Her Majesty The Queen, (2) His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, or (3) their representatives, relating to their Consent to the Trade Bill; what changes were made to the Bill as a result of any such discussions; and for what purpose were such changes made.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL13563
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2021 answer text <p>Queen’s Consent is required for provisions affecting the Royal Prerogative, as well as the hereditary revenues, the Duchy of Lancaster or the Duchy of Cornwall, and the personal property or personal interests of the Crown.</p><p> </p><p>Foreign affairs including trade have historically been carried out through the Royal Prerogative. Queen’s Consent was sought for the provisions of the Trade Bill insofar as they affected the Royal Prerogative.</p><p> </p><p>No changes were made to the Bill as a result of the process of obtaining Queen’s consent.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 04/03/2021 12:35:36 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1289163

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
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 Promotion: Public Appointments
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel on 23 February (HL13226), whether they will now answer the question put, namely, why they have appointed a Trade Envoy for Taiwan; and why they have not appointed a Trade Envoy for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
tabling member printed	Lord Balfe
uin	HL13556
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2021 answer text <p>Trade Envoys engage with emerging and developing markets where substantial trade and investment opportunities have been identified by the UK Government. The appointment by the Prime Minister in January 2016 of a Trade Envoy to Taiwan was based on feedback received from the British Trade Office there and underlined the growing importance of the UK-Taiwan trade and investment relationship.</p><p> </p><p>Taiwan offers opportunities for UK businesses in a number of sectors, which was highlighted during last autumn’s UK-Taiwan trade talks, including education, science and innovation. Further proof of this is the number of UK firms that are present in Taiwan.</p><p> </p><p>We are constantly reviewing suitable markets to identify where the appointment of a Trade Envoy can be of greatest benefit to the trade and investment aims of the UK, with the Prime Minister making the final decision. There are no plans to appoint a Trade Envoy to <del class="ministerial">Northern Cyprus</del><ins class="ministerial"> the northern part of Cyprus</ins>.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 08/03/2021 12:12:09 question first ministerially corrected 11/03/2021 12:23:23 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel previous answer version 87762 answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	4302 label Biography information for Lord Balfe

1289166

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Tradeshow Access Programme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what allocations have been made from the 2020/21 Tradeshow Access Programme.
tabling member printed	Lord Foster of Bath
uin	HL13584
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2021 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) entered this financial year with a full calendar of agreed events to be supported by the Tradeshow Access Programme with a budget of £6.5 million.</p><p>Regrettably, most of the events have since been cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 10/03/2021 13:41:35 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	214 label Biography information for Lord Foster of Bath

1289167

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Tradeshow Access Programme: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Tradeshow Access Programme funding is available to UK companies to take part in digital trade shows.
tabling member printed	Lord Foster of Bath
uin	HL13585
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2021 answer text <p>I am pleased to say that Her Majesty’s Government is currently operating a pilot programme to assess the benefits of providing support, through the Tradeshow Access Programme, to UK companies participating in digital tradeshows. The pilot runs until 31 March 2021.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 01/03/2021 16:09:43 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	214 label Biography information for Lord Foster of Bath

1289168

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel on 22 February (HL13173), whether they will now answer the question put, namely, further to the UK's departure from the EU, with which countries they have signed continuity trade agreements.
tabling member printed	Lord Grocott
uin	HL13586
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2021 answer text <p>We have secured trade agreements with 65 countries, plus the EU, covering £890 billion of trade in 2019, equivalent to 63% of the United Kingdom’s total trade.</p><p>On 2<sup>nd</sup> March, HM Government signed a Trade Partnership Agreement with Ghana.</p><p>Some countries with which we have signed agreements have not been able to bring the agreement into effect or have not been able to do so fully. They are in the process of completing the final necessary steps to allow the agreements to enter into effect fully. This is the case for Canada, Jordan and Mexico.</p><p>We have set out on GOV.UK the signed agreements that entered into effect on 1<sup>st</sup> January and have published advice for those agreements that are not in place fully. The link can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-trade-agreements-with-non-eu-countries" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-trade-agreements-with-non-eu-countries</a>.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 09/03/2021 11:26:22 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	276 label Biography information for Lord Grocott