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HANSARDImports from Xinjiang, ChinaWe continue to keep our policy response under close review and are working with international partners to hold China to account for any violation of human rights.20 Jan 2022HANSARDAluminium ExtrusionsIt is an ongoing independent investigation by the Trade Remedies Authority. Although the authority indicated last month what it is minded to do, it would not be appropriate for me…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting that trade in itself is a force for good in the world, as well as having environmental chapters in trade deals. One example of that is our…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFrom figures that I mentioned earlier, the hon. Member will know that the situation is improving for Scottish businesses. He will also know that the bulk of the disruption and…02 Dec 2021HANSARDAluminium ExtrusionsI am afraid that, as I alluded to, I cannot comment on the investigation or its potential outcome. The TRA is carrying out its work methodically and thoroughly. I encourage the…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for what he is doing to improve digital skills in his constituency. In 2019, 40% of service exports to New Zealand were delivered digitally. Under the New…02 Dec 2021HANSARDNew Zealand Trade AgreementAs the right hon. Gentleman knows, this will be independently scrutinised, and there is obviously the Trade and Agriculture Commission as well. We have ensured that any reports…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade with the EUUK trade in goods with the EU has been increasing this year. According to the latest data available, goods exports in September were up by 5.7% on those in the previous month.02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade with the EUI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the opportunities that exist there. Clearly, we had good news recently on exports, but we also had fantastic news about inward investment…02 Dec 2021HANSARDNew Zealand Trade AgreementThis deal brings new opportunities to agricultural producers, making it easier to trade with New Zealand. It is a gateway to joining the comprehensive and progressive agreement…02 Dec 2021HANSARDNew Zealand Trade AgreementThere are certainly opportunities through that to grow the market further still. I also think that we have to dispel some myths. It is not the case that the market is going to be…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be happy to get those Departments to give the hon. Gentleman some further details. Every Department across Government, including the Department for Education, is focused…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI encourage the hon. Gentleman, if he has not already done so, to put businesses in his constituency in touch with our Department. The export support service runs alongside the…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade with the EUI ask the hon. Gentleman: what possible good could come from plugging every part of the UK economy back into the global economy, including the trading powerhouses of the future in…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat story might be true in terms of how some people in the United States feel, but it is a false narrative. These are two entirely separate issues. My right hon. Friend the…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade with the EUGoods exports between Scotland and the European Union were up 4% in quarter 2 compared with the same period last year. We are getting growth back after a period of dealing with…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this important issue. The points he makes are well understood. We often talk about the BBC and soft power, influence and all it brings, but…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade Strategy: Climate ChangeI thank the hon. Gentleman for the work that he has done in this area. Clearly, in addition to being compatible with UK law, we have an ambition that the UK will be the safest…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade AgreementsWe now have trade deals with 68 countries around the world, plus the EU, covering trade worth £744 billion last year.21 Oct 2021HANSARDUK Trade with the EUCovid has had a huge negative impact on global supply chains and trade in both goods and services.21 Oct 2021