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HANSARDFree Trade Agreement with the USWe are very keen to conclude a deal with the US, but, at the moment, it is not able to enter into those negotiations. However, that will not prohibit us from continuing to find…09 Feb 2023HANSARDFree Trade Agreement with the USAs I said, the US is not currently negotiating FTAs, not just with us but with any other country. We are working and we have very good dialogue with one of our closest allies in…09 Feb 2023HANSARDFree Trade Agreement with the USWe recognise that the US is not currently focused on FTAs. However, we stand ready to resume negotiations when they are ready. In the meantime, we are working to improve the…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade Envoy for the CommonwealthYes, I am afraid that those jobs are at the discretion of the Prime Minister. I hear what my hon. Friend is saying. We already have extensive coverage through the existing…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade Envoy for the CommonwealthThe countries of the Commonwealth are important trading partners. Our total trading relationship was worth more than £146 billion in the 12 months to September 2022, which is why…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade with European CountriesMy right hon. Friend makes a perfectly good point. Our agreement with the EU is one of the most thorough and comprehensive trade agreements, but we need to work further. We are…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade with European CountriesAgain, all I have to say is that I have much greater confidence in British industries taking advantage of opportunities, not only in the EU but around the world. I wish others in…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade with European CountriesAs I said earlier, I hope that we can look at the opportunities of leaving the EU as well as trying to fight past battles. There are a host of opportunities; for example, I do not…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTrade with European CountriesEurope remains a vital destination for British businesses, with exports of over £386 billion in the year to September 2022. That is up almost 25%, in current prices, on the…09 Feb 2023HANSARDUS State-level Market BarriersWe are fighting for opportunities right across the UK. As I said, the US is a really important trading partner. With the MOUs, we are seeking further opportunities, but we are…09 Feb 2023HANSARDUS State-level Market BarriersAgain, I am somewhat disappointed that the Opposition are talking down the opportunities we have. These MOUs seek to bolster the already strong trading relationships with US…09 Feb 2023HANSARDUS State-level Market BarriersMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the importance of the digital economy. We very much see digital trade as an excellent area to focus on, deepening ties between the…09 Feb 2023HANSARDUS State-level Market BarriersWe are taking tangible steps to improve our trade relationship with our largest bilateral trading partner, the United States. We have already signed state-level memorandums of…09 Feb 2023HANSARDExports from Devolved Nations to the EUThe hon. Gentleman will be well aware that, as we recover from a global pandemic, certain sectors and certain industries are suffering more than others. That is precisely why we…09 Feb 2023HANSARDExports from Devolved Nations to the EUI know the hon. Member and some people are tempted to continue to fight the battles of the past, but this Government will be laser-focused on the future and future opportunities.…09 Feb 2023HANSARDExports from Devolved Nations to the EUMy right hon. Friend makes an important point. Such measures could have a considerable negative impact on so many Scottish businesses. That is precisely why we are seeking…09 Feb 2023HANSARDExports from Devolved Nations to the EUI am sorry that the hon. Gentleman is saying this is nonsense. I am sure that those businesses in his constituency and across Scotland who get support from the Department do not…09 Feb 2023HANSARDExports from Devolved Nations to the EUWe are supporting businesses in all parts of the United Kingdom through our export support service, including our innovative Export Academy, which helps build market export…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I have said, we will continue to work with the EU to try to reduce barriers that do exist. I cannot make a promise on behalf of the Home Office, but I note what the hon. Lady…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises an important point, but we are trying to work across all sectors—industry by industry and sector by sector. We have clear processes, particularly when it…09 Feb 2023