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HANSARDJobs in YorkshireNew research published alongside the Board of Trade paper “Global Britain, local jobs” estimates that 418,000 jobs were supported by exports in 2016 in Yorkshire and Humber.…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLike my hon. Friend, I am celebrating the freeport, which will make a positive difference and from which businesses will be able to export all around the world. Our export…15 Apr 2021HANSARDJobs in YorkshireI thank my hon. Friend: is it not fantastic and uplifting to have someone who is genuinely dedicated to supporting and promoting the jobs upon which so many families depend? I am…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is quite right to highlight the importance of supporting SMEs precisely to get into that international business space. That is why we are developing a new export…15 Apr 2021HANSARDJobs in the North-westExport activity helped support a further 472,000 jobs in the region through the consumption spending of export workers in the wider economy. In total, more than 1.1 million…15 Apr 2021HANSARDJobs in the North-westAround 630,000 jobs in the north-west were supported by exports in 2016, and export— [ Interruption. ]15 Apr 2021HANSARDHigh Growth Global MarketsMy hon. Friend is quite right to highlight this issue. DIT has a relationship with more than 200,000 UK businesses, ranging from large multinationals to small start-ups. Our…25 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh Growth Global MarketsThe Department—not only in renewables, but in minerals as well—is running a mining export campaign for Mongolia, supporting UK-based investors and our mining supply chain, using…25 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh Growth Global MarketsDriving access for UK exporters to high-growth markets worldwide is at the heart of this Department’s work, securing new free trade agreements, removing trade barriers and…25 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh Growth Global MarketsThere is no one better in this House than the hon. Lady at marrying sociological insight with popular culture, and of course as an experienced DJ she knows more about music than…25 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh Growth Global MarketsI would have hoped that the shadow Minister would be aware of where Government responsibilities lie in terms of the negotiations with the EU, but I can assure him that the work is…25 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh Growth Global MarketsI must congratulate the hon. Lady on the speed of her uptake, because yes indeed, as I have said in my previous answers, this is for a different Department of Government. I think…25 Feb 2021HANSARDGrowth for British BusinessesThe Department’s trade policies aim to support growth, productivity and jobs for British businesses. The OECD estimates that 6.6 million UK workers were supported by exports in…25 Feb 2021HANSARDGrowth for British BusinessesIt is never too early to celebrate St David’s day and the doughty exporters of Clwyd South, as well as the rest of the Principality. We are lowering barriers to Welsh exporters…25 Feb 2021HANSARDGrowth for British BusinessesI can assure the hon. Gentleman that we are certainly not avoiding scrutiny; we are just directing it to where it rightly should go. He knows all about those who are seeking…25 Feb 2021HANSARDGrowth for British BusinessesI commend the hon. Lady’s positive attitude. She is absolutely right: whatever our views on Brexit, we have to get on, make the most of it and support our businesses, as she is…25 Feb 2021HANSARDGrowth for British BusinessesThe British people decided to leave the European Union. We are supporting businesses, in Europe and beyond, but it is not overly complicated to accept that it is the Cabinet…25 Feb 2021HANSARDEU VAT Regulations under DDP TermsIn a belated attempt to score some points with Mr Speaker, I will simply say that I would be delighted to do so.25 Feb 2021HANSARDEU VAT Regulations under DDP TermsWhile VAT in the UK is a matter for the Treasury, and in the EU it is the responsibility of member states, my Department is aware of SMEs feeling pressured to supply on a…25 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsSMEs are vital to increasing UK trade, which is why we are seeking SME chapters in all our free trade agreements, and we provide a vast range of support for them. I congratulate…25 Feb 2021