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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are progressing with the free trade agreement with Israel. We are excited about the opportunities it presents, in particular because of the focus on science, technology and…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for the constructive engagement that we have had about the TRA. I know that some of its decisions have been impactful on her and her constituency. We will be…09 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial ServicesI thank my right hon. Friend for raising that sector, which is hugely important to the UK economy and a major export generator. Our export strategy, which we published last year,…15 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I said a few moments ago, a report will be coming out very soon, and we will be able to comment further at that point. We have had many representations, and the Trade Remedies…15 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade Remedies Authority: AluminiumThe hon. Lady is correct. She will be aware that the recommendations are due to be published soon; she will understand that I cannot pre-empt today the conclusions of the…15 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade Remedies Authority: AluminiumThe UK trade remedies framework has been established to ensure that the Trade Remedies Authority has full independence when investigating unfair trading practices. As is the case…15 Dec 2022HANSARDUK-Australia Free Trade AgreementThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that discussions with the CPTPP are ongoing, and we are confident that we will strike a mutually beneficial and extremely good deal. I advise him…15 Dec 2022HANSARDUK-Australia Free Trade AgreementI would like to correct the hon. Gentleman. We are progressing at pace, and we are having conversations with the devolved Administrations—indeed, I had conversations with…15 Dec 2022HANSARDFinancial ServicesThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point and, of course, that is exactly what we are doing. The Government are very aware of the issues and, with the support of the whole…15 Dec 2022HANSARDUK-Australia Free Trade AgreementThe UK-Australia free trade agreement is expected to unlock more than £10 billion pounds of additional bilateral trade. We are working at pace to implement it, so that businesses…15 Dec 2022HANSARDFinancial ServicesThe Department for International Trade is absolutely committed to increasing trade opportunities for the UK financial services sector. Through our network of in-market sector…15 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillMay I say what a pleasure it is to speak on behalf of the Government today as we scrutinise this landmark piece of legislation? I thank colleagues for their contributions to the…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillWe will be happy to discuss with many stakeholders the precise nature, content and scope of those reviews, and we will do that in due course. This Bill is based on procurement,…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillAll negotiations involve give and take. The hon. Gentleman will also acknowledge, I am sure, that we are also seeking market access right across the globe for farmers and our…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI am afraid that the hon. Member is misrepresenting the situation. In terms of concurrent powers, this is an established part of our devolution settlement. We are not, in these…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. Our deals with Australia and New Zealand are the first trade agreements in almost 50 years that the UK has negotiated from…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillThe key thing is that we estimate that these deals will considerably boost the UK economy and all nations. Businesses in every single constituency will be able to grasp new…12 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Extraterritorial US Legislation (Sanctions against Cuba, Iran and Libya) (Protection of Trading Interests) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022I thank the shadow Minister for her comments and her support, and for her grasp—as always—of what are sometimes quite technical issues. I also thank the officials, for the…08 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Extraterritorial US Legislation (Sanctions against Cuba, Iran and Libya) (Protection of Trading Interests) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Extraterritorial US Legislation (Sanctions against Cuba, Iran and Libya) (Protection of Trading Interests) (Amendment)…08 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Export Control (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022I assure the hon. Lady that we have regular discussions. The Under-Secretary of State for International Trade, my hon. Friend the Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine…01 Dec 2022