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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Sep 2022
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill

"Indeed, and with the safeguards and other measures in the EU deal, there is a similar position for sheepmeat, for example. There are also protections for butter and cheese. I am sure that that was the new Prime Minister’s favourite subject a while ago, but maybe she has moved on …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Sep 2022
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill

"Will the Minister give way?..."
Drew Hendry - View Speech

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Written Question
Diamonds and Gold: Russia
Friday 22nd July 2022

Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether she has made a recent estimate of the amount of (a) gold and (b) diamonds originating from Russia which has entered the UK as components of items of jewellery that have been produced in other countries.

Answered by Andrew Griffith - Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade

The Department for International Trade does not collect data on components used in the production of finished goods imported from partner countries.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I, too, welcome the Minister to his place.

Thanks to Westminster’s disastrous hostile post-Brexit immigration policy, our lack of workers means that Scottish exports of fruit and vegetables to the European Union are down by 53% and of dairy and eggs by 33%. Given that both candidates for Prime Minister …..."
Drew Hendry - View Speech

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"That answer will not give any comfort to those growers who are struggling at the moment. Of course, trade goes both ways, and our importing businesses are being hammered by long delays and increased costs. A single invoice shared with me by a small importer in Inverness, Oil and Vinegar, …..."
Drew Hendry - View Speech

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Jul 2022
Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement: Scrutiny

"This deal will punish the food and farming sectors—that is not my conclusion; it comes from the Government’s departmental advice. Those civil servants join the National Farmers Union of Scotland, the National Farmers Union, trade experts and academics. The Prime Minister’s former food tsar has outlined Australia’s

“abysmal record on …..."
Drew Hendry - View Speech

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"Thank you, Mr Speaker. May I echo your comments regarding our colleague Jo Cox?

Germany is a key export target, along with other nations, for Scottish clean hydrogen. Scotland is already a net energy exporter—an energy-rich country ready for independence. Given that clean hydrogen from Scotland can generate an extra …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Apr 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"The recent ScotWind announcement from the Scottish Government cements Scotland’s place as the world leader for floating offshore wind energy. It represents an incredible opportunity for unparalleled levels of inward investment while also taking meaningful action on climate change. Will the Minister join me in congratulating the SNP Scottish Government …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Apr 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I will forgive the Minister for showing off to his family, but this is an important issue. A net exporter of energy, Scotland has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential and is perfectly placed to step in to help Europe to pivot away from dependency on Russian oil and gas …..."
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Written Question
Overseas Investment: Russia
Tuesday 19th April 2022

Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a complete ban on all new UK commercial investment in Russia.

Answered by Mike Freer

On 6 April 2022, HM Government announced a ban on all new outward investment to Russia. UK investment in Russia was worth over £11 billion in 2020. This ban will be another major hit to the Russian economy and further limit their future capabilities.