Contributions
1,454 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDUK’s Presidency of the G7: Gender EqualityWe have a huge opportunity, as we recover from covid-19, for women across the world to build back better. That is why I have convened a group of leaders in the G7 Gender Equality…26 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK is using our presidency of the G7 this year to champion women’s and girls’ rights at home and around the world with an independent Gender Equality Advisory Council to bring…26 May 2021HANSARDConversion TherapiesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. That is why we are proud that we are instituting the UK’s first ever international LGBT conference under the theme of “Safe To Be Me”, which is…26 May 2021HANSARDUnited Kingdom-India Free Trade Agreement: ConsultationThis morning, the Department for International Trade launched a public consultation on a future Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. This consultation will make sure that the…25 May 2021HANSARDCall for Input: Canada and Mexico Trade DealsThe call for input on future free trade agreements (FTAs) with Canada and Mexico will formally be launching as of today. The UK has set its sights on the next generation of…18 May 2021HANSARDSafe To Be Me: A Global Equality Conference on LGBT RightsThe UK is a global leader for equality at home and abroad, driven by a fierce belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed at whatever they wish to do and to love…17 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am very happy to help the cheese company export not just to the EU, but around the world.15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be delighted to engage with the local Indian community in Ipswich and across the country, because I think we have huge opportunities to expand our trade with India. It is…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, we are not removing the safeguards in June. When we were part of the EU, decisions about safeguards were made on an independent basis. Nobody on the Opposition side of the…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK is a country that follows the rules. We have very high standards in areas like the environment, animal welfare, food standards and intellectual property. It is in our…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate my hon. Friend on his work on the all-party group. The UK is a long-standing supporter and champion of Fairtrade. We are opening up markets with developing…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn 4 March, we struck a historic deal with the US Administration, heralding the end of the 16-year Airbus-Boeing dispute. The deal removes the 25% tariffs on some UK exports, such…15 Apr 2021HANSARDJobs in TeessideMy message is that Ben Houchen is doing a fantastic job, as is my hon. Friend. I am delighted that we are establishing a new trade hub in Darlington, which is only half an hour’s…15 Apr 2021HANSARDJobs in TeessideMy hon. Friend will be delighted that Teesside will benefit from one of eight new freeports, unlocking billions of pounds of private sector investment, and it will also help…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Exports to the US: TariffsI am delighted that the United States responded to our de-escalation of retaliatory tariffs in January and has removed the 25% tariff on Scotch whisky and other products. This is…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Exports to the US: TariffsWe are extremely committed to the Good Friday agreement and have had frequent discussions with the Biden Administration. I am having very positive discussions with my counterpart…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Exports to the US: TariffsWe are urging the United States to desist from any more tit-for-tat tariffs disputes, including in respect of a digital services tax. We think that the best way to resolve the…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUnfair Trading PracticesIt is completely wrong that other countries are applying unfair practices to undermine fantastic British products. I am working with the new director of the World Trade…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUnfair Trading PracticesWe are establishing the new Trade Remedies Authority—which, of course, the Opposition voted against—in the Trade Bill, which will ensure that all countries follow the WTO rules.…15 Apr 2021HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipJoining the CPTPP is a massive opportunity for UK businesses, in particular those in areas such as financial services and digital, where the rules are world-leading. It will also…15 Apr 2021