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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted that my hon. Friend raises this issue because, of course, our trade and partnership agreement was originally signed as one of the first continuity agreements back…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted to be able to confirm that Britain is committed to creating a global trade policy that ensures that women have the same opportunities from trade as men, and that…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted that my hon. Friend has raised the great opportunity there is with the Gulf Co-operation Council. The bloc is made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia…16 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Exports to UkraineThe United Kingdom is exploring how she can support the Ukrainian Government’s reconstruction efforts. There may be opportunities for British businesses to contribute with their…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndia: Foreign Direct Investment and TradeThe world’s oldest democracy and the world’s biggest are certainly natural partners, and this, alongside our historical ties and thoroughly modern relationship with one of the…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndia: Foreign Direct Investment and TradeI may not be sufficiently flexible to attend and to join the high commissioner on International Yoga Day, but it is wonderful to hear of my hon. Friend’s collaboration. Following…16 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Exports to UkraineOn 10 May, Britain laid legislation to liberalise all tariffs on imports of Ukrainian origin. Those measures have reduced barriers faced by Ukrainian businesses and consumers in…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIsrael is one of the middle east’s most dynamic and innovative economies and there is a great opportunity in tech in particular. It is not only a bilateral opportunity but a…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndia: Foreign Direct Investment and TradeI know that the hon. Gentleman is a great champion of religious freedom in particular, and the Government’s international obligations and commitments, including on freedoms, are…16 Jun 2022HANSARDSurveillance Technology: Trade with ChinaChina remains a significant trading partner for the United Kingdom, and there is scope for mutually beneficial trade and investment. In 2021, China was Britain’s third largest…16 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Exports to UkraineSince 22 February, the Export Support Service has supported over 400 businesses and individuals wishing to export to Ukraine. To support British businesses, the Department for…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndia: Foreign Direct Investment and TradeI am not going to comment on live negotiations. Indeed, we were delighted to welcome the Indian negotiators to London this week for a further round of discussions. We have been…16 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Exports to UkraineMy hon. Friend raises an important point. Indeed, until Russia’s invasion in February, Ukraine was one of the largest exporters of grains and vegetable oils. Britain has developed…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndia: Foreign Direct Investment and TradeMr Speaker, I should also like to associate myself with your comments about our colleague Jo Cox. Our trading relationship with India was worth over £24 billion last year, and we…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade with IsraelI am thrilled that our two Prime Ministers have agreed to negotiate an ambitious free trade agreement, with exciting new provisions in digital, data, technology, services and…21 Apr 2022HANSARDReducing Barriers to Global TradeBulldozing trade barriers enables countless British businesses to export goods and services around the world with greater ease and at lower cost. We resolved more than 200…21 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is always a pleasure to meet the hon. Lady. I am happy to confirm that we are committed to bulldozing trade barriers. I am pleased that Chile has been able to approve British…21 Apr 2022HANSARDTrade with IsraelAbsolutely. My hon. Friend correctly points out that our two economies have strong service sectors but our current deal predominantly caters for trade in goods. That is why we…21 Apr 2022HANSARDReducing Barriers to Global TradeI am very pleased to know that businesses in my hon. Friend’s constituency, including Carlton Packaging, are receiving support from this Department. Milton Keynes has not only…21 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are driving unprecedented investment in green industries, with the British energy security strategy announcing further cuts to the red tape that hampers growth in some of these…21 Apr 2022