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HANSARD Free Trade Agreements: ScrutinyI thank the hon. Gentleman, all members of the Committee and the officials, whom he mentioned, for their work on this report. It shows how seriously they take their…13 Jul 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that the UK is a leading advocate of human rights around the world. We have very frank conversations with our allies and we have frank and honest…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementI refer the hon. Lady to the answer I gave a moment ago, but I wish to reiterate that it is long-standing UK foreign policy that Israeli settlements beyond the 1967 boundaries are…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK is absolutely committed to enhancing trade with Morocco. In 2022 we did about £3.1 billion-worth of bilateral trade—up nearly 50% on 2021—and we are using our association…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementUnder our existing agreement, Israeli goods from the state of Israel receive tariff preferences under the UK-Israel partnership agreement. Palestinian goods, from the Occupied…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThrough our road map, the UK and Israel reaffirmed the historical significance of the Abraham accords—which have the potential to bring about advancements to security,…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTrade with AfricaI thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for the work he does as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to Ethiopia and many other countries. I was also in Ethiopia recently,…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTrade with AfricaI am, quite frankly, astounded by the hon. Gentleman’s comments. He is well aware, as I have said repeatedly and is widely acknowledged, that the trade deals we have developed,…29 Jun 2023HANSARDFood PricesThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that discussions are happening on an ongoing basis with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office about the trade and co-operation…29 Jun 2023HANSARDFood PricesMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct. It is really important that we have support across the House for these important trade deals. They are good for the British economy,…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are an advocate around the world for human rights. That is something that the Government take seriously and discuss across Government, including with trading partners with…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementWe are continuing to make progress towards an upgraded UK-Israel free trade agreement, focused on services, procurement and innovation, and we concluded the second round of…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementThe UK’s position on settlements is clear: they are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace and threaten the physical viability of a two-state solution, as…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt should be transparently clear that the UK is conducting trade deals that are in the UK’s economic interests. That is the criterion: we would not do them if they were not in the…29 Jun 2023HANSARDFood PricesWe recognise the important role that trade can play in improving food security. That is why our trade policy aims to help people to access good-quality and good-value food. Our…29 Jun 2023HANSARDFood PricesThe hon. Gentleman will be well aware that food price inflation is not unique to the UK; it is a global phenomenon that we all face. Actually, food price inflation peaked at 19.2%…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTrade with AfricaTo increase and grow trade with Africa, we are using our nine trade agreements, covering 18 African nations. In April 2024, the Prime Minister will host the second UK-Africa…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementMy hon. Friend is all over the numbers, which saves me from repeating them. The benefits of the trade agreement are obvious, and we continue to strengthen our trade relationship…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementAbsolutely. Israel is already a really important trading partner, right across the UK, and it will continue to be so. As we negotiate this deal, it is important that we focus on…29 Jun 2023HANSARDUK-India Free Trade Agreement NegotiationsThe10th round of UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations began on 5 June and concluded on 9 June. As with previous rounds, this was conducted in a hybrid fashion—UK…20 Jun 2023