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HANSARDG20 Trade Ministers MeetingI do agree, but if the G20 countries are intent on doing so, they need to reverse the recent trend of increasing non-tariff barriers to trade. The largest number of new barriers…06 Jun 2019HANSARDUK-Israel Medical Research and DevelopmentBefore I answer that question, on the 75th anniversary of D-day it is worth our reflecting that we in this House are able to ask and answer questions in a free and democratic…06 Jun 2019HANSARDUK-Israel Medical Research and DevelopmentThere are huge advantages to our collaboration in or outside the European Union. To enable us to shine a light on the excellence that my hon. Friend mentions, on my recent trip to…06 Jun 2019HANSARDUK-Israel Medical Research and DevelopmentI thank the hon. Gentleman for his kind words. He is right—where we are able to take advantage of the innovation coming out of universities, we should make every attempt to do so.…06 Jun 2019HANSARDInternational TradeNo, I will not commit to that. I have set out the reasons why I believe the application of a common external tariff will be limiting on the UK’s ability to carry out an…30 Apr 2019HANSARDInternational TradeNo, I will not commit to that. I have set out the reasons why I believe the application of a common external tariff will be limiting on the UK’s ability to carry out an…30 Apr 2019HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: NHS/Public ServicesAs we leave the European Union, the Government will ensure that all future trade agreements continue to protect the UK’s right to regulate public services, including the NHS. I…25 Apr 2019HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: NHS/Public ServicesHowever we get the assurances, that is what we need to do. In CETA, for example, they are contained in chapters 9 and 28, as well as annexe 2 and the additional national…25 Apr 2019HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: NHS/Public ServicesI am not quite sure how that relates to the question on healthcare, but it is an important point that the WTO rules provide a baseline, and the way in which countries get…25 Apr 2019HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: NHS/Public ServicesAs I have made clear in questions and in debate in this House, if we look at trade agreements that we have already entered into—for example, in chapter 9 of the EU-Canada…25 Apr 2019HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: NHS/Public ServicesThere is not only enormous interest but enormous demand for UK expertise in healthcare, and we are committed to sharing that expertise and knowledge with the rest of the world.…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsLet me associate myself immediately with the hon. Gentleman’s sentiments about the loss of lives as a result of the tragic crashes of the 737 Max aircraft. Safety issues are, of…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend, in his usual way, makes an excellent point. It is not just the fact that we have those very important constituent parts of the United Kingdom to celebrate—we also…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will ignore the hon. Gentleman’s lack of grace in his first comment. What that shows is the importance to Scotland of services and of access to the single market in the United…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy Department is responsible for foreign and outward direct investment, establishing an independent trade policy and export promotion. I can announce to the House that UK Export…25 Apr 2019HANSARDEU Customs UnionThe Government’s intention, as provided for in the political declaration, is to secure a tariff-free trading relationship with our European partners, alongside an ambitious…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I said, it is very important that NHS policy and management are decided by British political debate, not from outside. We have had considerable success in utilising the private…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is also the small matter of putting British taxpayers first, and ensuring that they are getting value for money from any contracts that we award. However, I entirely agree…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is important that we take climate issues seriously. Whether or not individuals accept the current scientific consensus on the causes of climate change, it is sensible for…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe entire premise of that question is wrong. There has not been a depression in export activity. In fact, in the first quarter of this year, exports rose by 3.1%, which was an…25 Apr 2019