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HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementI thank the noble Baroness for that question. Of course, this has a smaller economic benefit than our arrangements with the EU, but I think it is right to gain economic benefit…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementI thank the noble Lord for his question. I can indeed confirm that there are a number of advantages for the creative industries coming out of this enhanced continuity agreement,…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementAgain, I thank the noble Lord for his comments. There is a specific SME chapter in this agreement. It goes further than the previous EU chapter and the whole intent of that…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementI thank my noble friend for his comments about the agreement and I am well aware of his great expertise in Japan. As the Minister for Investment, of course it is always a matter…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementThe noble Lord is yet another example of the vast expertise that we have in this House on these matters and, because of his special insights into Japan, I welcome his commendation…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementI thank the noble Baroness for that question. In relation to Cornish pasties, I have unwittingly watched television programmes from time to time that show the extraordinary…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementI thank the noble Viscount for his question. Before I answer it, I first apologise to him for misunderstanding an Oral Question that he asked me the other day. I have written to…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementAgain, I thank my noble friend for his comments. He makes a very good point. I have always seen the signing of these agreements as having psychological and practical impacts that…17 Sept 2020HANSARDJapan Free Trade AgreementI thank the noble Lord for that question. We are all aware of the vast amount of trade that we have with the European Union and the impact of that not just on our car industry but…17 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, the Government engage frequently with all the leading car manufacturers in the UK, including in relation to exports. A cross-section of UK vehicle makers is represented…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, of course there is a plan. It is to conclude a successful negotiation with the EU in relation to these matters. That is vital because the automotive sector is extremely…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, we know that the automotive industry has concerns about the cost implications of any tariffs, frictions at borders and divergence in regulation following the end of the…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsBecause we recognise the importance of the automotive industry to the UK, we have various schemes in place to help support its transition and development. For example, we have our…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, my noble friend makes an excellent point. Of course, these supply chains cannot be turned off and on overnight, but I have no doubt that our FTA programme in general is…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, the UK-Japan agreement contains standard FTA provisions on subsidies. Motor manufacturers, including those in the north-east, and their representative organisation have…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, the noble Baroness makes a very good point and I am aware of the great enjoyment that these vehicles give to people throughout the United Kingdom. I do not have the…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, the Government are working very hard to achieve a successful negotiation with the EU which will benefit our manufacturers, but I would draw the attention of the noble…14 Sept 2020HANSARDMotor Sector: Export MarketsMy Lords, the noble Viscount refers to regional trade commissioners. These are senior officials who are in place throughout the world overseeing our investment and export…14 Sept 2020HANSARDTrade BillI will be very happy to discuss that point with the noble Lord afterwards, if it would be of assistance. Our continuity agreement treaty scrutiny arrangements received praise…08 Sept 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, it is a great honour to open this debate and indeed to address this House for the first time. I realise that many noble Lords will want to contribute to this very…08 Sept 2020