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HANSARDArms Exports: IsraelI am conscious of the hon. Member’s long-standing interest in these matters. I can assure him that exports of F-35 components directly to Israel are already suspended where they…17 Jul 2025HANSARDArms Exports: IsraelThe F-35 programme is the largest international collaborative defence programme in the world. The hon. Gentleman refers to the recent High Court judgment, and as the High Court…17 Jul 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements: ImplementationThe UK continues to make progress across its trade agreements programme to bring prosperity to communities across the country. On 30 June, for the US, we implemented legislation…17 Jul 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements: ImplementationThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am struggling to keep up with the Conservative party’s position as to whether deals have been done. As I recollect, 34,000 workers in Jaguar…17 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Internal Market Act 2020 Review: Government ResponseThe UK Government are today publishing their response to the review of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 and public consultation. The review was launched in January…15 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-Turkey Enhanced Free Trade Agreement NegotiationsThe first round of negotiations on an enhanced free trade agreement with Turkey took place in Ankara between 23 June and 2 July 2025. During this initial round, talks focused on…14 Jul 2025HANSARDDevolved Governments: Co-operationI pay tribute to the work of the civil service, not just for the UK Government but across the United Kingdom. Civil servants do tireless work on behalf of the public each and…10 Jul 2025HANSARDDevolved Governments: Co-operationThe Government are committed to working with all levels of government to deliver for people across the whole United Kingdom. In the last few weeks, I attended the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDDevolved Governments: Co-operationI can give my hon. Friend the undertaking he seeks. We are committed to working in partnership with the Welsh Government to ensure that the framework is brought up to date and…10 Jul 2025HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership: Costa RicaToday, the Department for Business and Trade is publishing a summary of and response to public engagement on Costa Rica’s CPTPP accession working group. At the CPTPP ministerial…08 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-Taiwan Enhanced Trade PartnershipI am pleased to announce that the three pillars under the UK-Taiwan enhanced trade partnership, on investment, digital trade, and energy and net zero, were signed on 30 June. The…30 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Trade StrategyI am pleased to announce that today, 26 June, the Department of Business and Trade has published the UK’s trade strategy, setting out the Government’s plan to maximise trade…26 Jun 2025HANSARDSwitzerland Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Round 7The seventh round of negotiations on an enhanced free trade agreement with Switzerland took place in London between 5 and 13 June 2025. Economic growth is our first mission in…25 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements ProgrammeI am very happy to consider the issues that the hon. Lady raises in relation to the website, but I can assure her that, whether it is the Minister for Industry or the Secretary of…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements ProgrammeI am grateful that at least one of the Opposition parties accepts that there is a deal. The hon. Member is right to recognise that the implementation phase is what we are now…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements ProgrammeI pay tribute to the craftsmanship and global ambitions of Alex Begg in Ayr. My mother’s side of the family are all from Ayrshire, so it would be a personal pleasure to visit…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements ProgrammeThe hon. Lady raises a critical issue. The British Government have a long-standing opposition to the illegal occupation of lands in the Palestinian territories, principally in the…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements ProgrammeThe UK’s recent trade agreements with India, the United States and the European Union confirm that, under this Government, Britain is back and open for business. These deals open…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements ProgrammeI sympathise with a lot of what the hon. Lady has said. She is right to recognise that post Brexit we have broadly overperformed in services, relative to expectations, but…12 Jun 2025HANSARDUK-Singapore Investment TreatyThe Government will shortly end negotiations with Singapore on the UK-Singapore bilateral investment treaty. Negotiations were launched in March 2023 to strengthen the…12 Jun 2025