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HANSARDBritish Farmers: Global ExportsWales produces some of the UK’s most iconic food products and we have already unlocked new markets to increase opportunities—for example, gaining access for UK lamb, poultry and…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBritish Farmers: Global ExportsMy hon. Friend is a great champion of all the wonderful produce coming out of Scotland and I thank him for his continued efforts. He will be pleased to know that we launched the…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBritish Farmers: Global ExportsI will happily pick that up and make sure that the team from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs gives the hon. Gentleman the most up-to-date information on…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBritish Farmers: Global ExportsI will be making an oral statement to the House shortly and I am sure that we all look forward to discussing this issue in more detail. I am very confident that the deal that we…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBritish Farmers: Global ExportsThe new TAC will be charged with some very clear direction, and given independence for it to be able to scrutinise both the Australian and New Zealand trade deals and all the…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Environmental StandardsThe UK is seeking ambitious environmental provisions in all future trade deals, including those which preserve our high levels of environmental protection and ensure our trade and…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Environmental StandardsOur ambitious trade deal with Australia, for instance, includes a substantive article that affirms both parties’ commitments to address climate change, making clear our…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Environmental StandardsEconomic growth and the UK’s world-leading commitment to the climate challenges that the planet faces are not mutually exclusive; they go hand in hand. The environment and climate…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Strategy: Climate ChangeThe Department for International Trade is pursuing a range of objectives to put climate and environment at the centre of our departmental ambitions, and we are committed to…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: New ZealandLet me first thank the right hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry) for what I am sure were, as always, wise words in her point of order, and for the…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: New ZealandI will do my best to answer the right hon. Lady’s questions. We are really pleased. The deal is really balanced and brings lots of exciting opportunities for our businesses and…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: New ZealandI thank my hon. Friend for his encouragement of the work that we are doing. In order to support and assist small and medium-sized enterprises, we want to champion their great…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: New ZealandAs I have said, we recognise the importance that both countries attach to high welfare standards. New Zealand and the UK have committed together to a specific chapter on animal…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: New ZealandSome of our most fantastic brands and products come out of Scottish businesses and all the trade deals that we are putting together and negotiating have some of those at the top…21 Oct 2021HANSARDNew Oil Wells: SurreyAs I announced earlier this year in my former role, the Government will be introducing a climate compatibility checkpoint for any new licences issued, in order to assess whether…20 Oct 2021HANSARDClean Energy: Safeguarding of Human RightsThe UK works with all countries to deliver ambitious action on climate change and ensure that human rights are placed at the forefront of our climate action. Under the UK’s COP…20 Oct 2021HANSARDClean Energy: Safeguarding of Human RightsThe allegations are, of course, a cause for concern. Further detailed investigations are required to establish to what extent that forced labour is present in the solar supply…20 Oct 2021HANSARDNew Oil Wells: SurreyThe 2019 decision of Surrey County Council to grant planning permission for four new bore holes is currently subject to a legal challenge, which will be heard by the Court of…20 Oct 2021HANSARDClimate Adaptation and ResilienceSupporting vulnerable communities around the world to adapt to climate impacts is a top priority for COP26. We are encouraging improved adaptation planning, integration of climate…20 Oct 2021HANSARDClimate Adaptation and ResilienceTravelling the world this year in the role that I have the great honour to hold—UK International Champion on Adaptation and Resilience—has, if nothing else, made it clear that the…20 Oct 2021