Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Jan 2021
Global Britain
"I am all for global Britain, but I am more for global UK. I want to make sure that Northern Ireland gets its fair share of the action. I know that the Minister is doing his best to ensure that Northern Ireland is kept at the top of the agenda, …..."Ian Paisley - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Oct 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the export finance guarantee scheme. ..."Ian Paisley - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Oct 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"I thank the Minister for that helpful answer. Does he agree that the take-up of the scheme among companies in Northern Ireland is not as high as it should be, and there needs to be more marketing and development of the scheme? Will he agree to a meeting between officials …..."Ian Paisley - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Sep 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" What progress she has made on free trade agreement negotiations with Australia. ..."Ian Paisley - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Sep 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"I thank the Minister for that answer. He knows that the high commissioner from Australia House, George Brandis, has been engaged in very extended talks with parties in Northern Ireland to encourage businesses there to look for growth opportunities with Australia. How do the Government intend to extend the opportunities …..."Ian Paisley - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 17th June 2020
Asked by:
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party - North Antrim)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department plans to take to ensure UK music remains internationally competitive (a) during and (b) after the covid-19 pandemic.
Answered by Graham Stuart
The Department for International Trade consistently champions the British music industry and the incredible talent which makes the sector such a great success story for the UK.
The Government has put in place unprecedented support for businesses and workers to protect them against the economic impact of COVID-19. In 2020/21, the Government is providing export support of around £1 million to UK music companies. Most of this is grant support offered to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK’s music sector through the International Showcase Fund and the Music Export Growth Scheme. Companies in Northern Ireland have benefited from both schemes, with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland supporting the International Showcase Fund as funding partners.
During the pandemic, the Government has provided support for digital events so music companies can continue to do business with international customers. The Government is working closely with the Creative Industries Trade and Investment Board, which includes music representatives, to develop a creative industries trade and investment recovery strategy which will enable the UK music sector to maintain its strong international position.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Oct 2019
US Tariffs: Scotch Whisky
"Bushmills is, of course, the only Irish whiskey made in the United Kingdom, and therefore the only British whiskey with an “e” in it, making it the most excellent whiskey in the whole of the United Kingdom. No doubt when the Minister was in his boyhood in Ballycastle he would …..."Ian Paisley - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Apr 2019
Exiting the European Union (Customs)
"The hon. Gentleman will be able to confirm that there has been no suggestion whatever that our departure from the EU will in any way impinge on our support for the European convention on human rights, which stands alone and is unaffected by our membership of the EU...."Ian Paisley - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 14th February 2018
Asked by:
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party - North Antrim)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to strengthen trade cooperation in the high-tech sector with Israel.
Answered by Graham Stuart
The UK and Israel have a strong and important trading relationship, and we are committed to strengthening that relationship.
We have a dedicated team based in our Embassy in Tel Aviv which actively promotes trade cooperation between UK and Israeli companies.
We have also established a UK-Israel Tech Hub, which helps to create partnerships between British companies and world class Israeli innovators across a wide range of tech sectors, including agriculture.
Written Question
Wednesday 14th February 2018
Asked by:
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party - North Antrim)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to increase trade in the agricultural technology sector with Israel.
Answered by Graham Stuart
The UK and Israel have a strong and important trading relationship, and we are committed to strengthening that relationship.
We have a dedicated team based in our Embassy in Tel Aviv which actively promotes trade cooperation between UK and Israeli companies.
We have also established a UK-Israel Tech Hub, which helps to create partnerships between British companies and world class Israeli innovators across a wide range of tech sectors, including agriculture.