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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 11 Oct 2016
Royal Yacht Britannia: International Trade

"The public say they are not supportive of the recommissioning of the yacht. That does not take into the account the running costs, which it has been suggested will come from several Departments, including the Department for International Trade. If the intent is to take the capital spend and running …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 11 Oct 2016
Royal Yacht Britannia: International Trade

"I thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. I also heard that Blair Force One is still current. I cannot see why that is not being used, as apparently it should be, for trade throughout the world...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 11 Oct 2016
Royal Yacht Britannia: International Trade

"I am almost finished. I do not see why we need to commission another yacht at a cost of £60 million in 1997, allegedly £100 million now, and then running costs unknown. The running costs were £66 million between 1990 and 1997. What are those costs today? We have no …..."
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Written Question
Investment: Treaties
Monday 12th September 2016

Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what support the Government offers to UK-based companies involved in investor-state disputes with other nations.

Answered by Mark Garnier - Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Work and Pensions)

The Government does not provide legal advice to UK investors involved in investor-state disputes. Ministers or officials may raise them with the relevant authorities, but the decision on whether or not do so is made on a case by case basis.

Her Majesty’s Government posts overseas offer investment and political information to UK businesses; provide assistance where necessary to resolve problems such as customs or port clearance or those arising from any local practices that are potentially discriminatory against British business; and information to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.