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HANSARDTrade Sanctions on Exports from XinjiangThe Secretary of State spoke with the US trade representative, Katherine Tai, on 22 March. They discussed a number of issues, including how the United Kingdom and the United…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTrade Relationship with the Middle EastBritain has strong bilateral trading relationships with our friends in the middle east and a clear ambition to deepen them. As my right hon. Friend knows, we are undertaking a…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTrade Sanctions on Exports from XinjiangWe are adopting a targeted approach to this issue, to make sure that we address the violations of rights and responsibilities. We have designated individuals and entities that…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTrading Relationship with TunisiaI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his work as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to Tunisia and Libya. There is great merit in strengthening the trading relationship with Tunisia.…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTrade Relationship with the Middle EastIndeed I do join my right hon. Friend in wishing all Israelis a happy independence day. He is right to recognise the strong relationships that we have with the state of Israel. We…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsNot at all. We have always been clear that more trade need not come at the expense of our values, as my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State made clear earlier today. We have…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe text, and a parliamentary report and explanatory memorandum, will of course come before Parliament in due course. We wish to utilise the agreement to strengthen the trade ties…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTrading Relationship with TunisiaI am aware of this matter and am keen to make sure that businesses can make the most of our transition to trade agreements, so I will look into it. I look forward to working with…15 Apr 2021HANSARDSteel Import TariffsFirst, may I associate myself with the tributes on Monday led by you, Mr Speaker, and the Prime Minister on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, and the Humble…15 Apr 2021HANSARDSteel Import TariffsWhen the Trade Remedies Authority is set up, it will conclude its investigation, which it would be wrong to pre-empt. We are of course working for every corner of our United…15 Apr 2021HANSARDSteel Import TariffsI do love the authenticity with which the hon. Gentleman asked his question; of course, if it were a political decision, he would be calling for it to be independent. It is an…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Producers: Level Trading FieldThe Government back the British steel industry, as we have heard already this morning, and the unjustified US tariffs on steel, aluminium and derivatives imports from Britain are…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Producers: Level Trading FieldAs the hon. Member knows, the British steel industry has benefited from investment of more than £500 million in recent years to help with the costs of energy, and we have…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Producers: Level Trading FieldMr Speaker, there are only so many times that I can say the same thing in a different way, but we have transitioned 19 of the EU’s measures and we have adopted systems in Britain…15 Apr 2021HANSARDArms Exports: International Humanitarian LawAll arms exports require an export licence. I can assure the House that we take our export control responsibilities very seriously. We rigorously assess every application on a…15 Apr 2021HANSARDArms Exports: International Humanitarian LawNot only are Her Majesty’s Government one of the biggest donors of aid around the world, including to Yemen, but as was set out in the Secretary of State’s written statement, we…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human Rights ClausesI welcome the fact that the shadow Minister is interested in our trade agreement with Cameroon, which benefits both countries to the tune of £177 million-worth of bilateral trade,…25 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human Rights ClausesWe rely on a range of information from across Government, non-governmental organisations and elsewhere and we will always make sure that all of that evidence is properly…25 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human Rights ClausesI do not doubt the hon. Gentleman’s passion for this issue, but where is the passion for jobs, where is the passion for exports, and where is the passion for investment? That is…25 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human Rights ClausesThe United Kingdom has long promoted her values globally. While our approach to agreements will vary between partners, it will always allow this Government to open discussions on…25 Feb 2021