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Written Question
Overseas Trade: Taiwan
Tuesday 7th February 2023

Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether she is taking steps to increase trade with Taiwan.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

The UK and Taiwan share a deep, £8bn trade and investment relationship. Longstanding Trade Talks with Taiwan are held annually to boost trade and support economic growth. In November 2022 my Rt. Hon. Friend for Chelsea and Fulham, the former Minister of State for Trade Policy, co-hosted the UK-Taiwan 25th annual Trade Talks in Taipei, during which discussions were held on areas of mutual interest, including on barriers to trade in sectors like fintech, food and drink and pharma, aimed at helping more UK firms export and invest in Taiwan. We are exploring a range of opportunities to further enhance our trade partnership.

Written Question
Exports: Northern Ireland
Tuesday 15th November 2022

Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on increasing Northern Irish exports by the end of 2023.

Answered by Andrew Bowie - Shadow Minister (Energy Security and Net Zero)

Three Department for International Trade (DIT) Ministers have visited Northern Ireland since June 2022 and held bilateral discussions with the then Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons MLA. Discussions focused on the roll-out of DIT services to Northern Ireland businesses to help boost exports, including the UK Export Academy and UK Export Finance.

My department is working in partnership with the Department for the Economy and Invest Northern Ireland to complement services available to businesses to support increasing international exports.

Written Question
Beef: Exports
Monday 14th November 2022

Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps her Department has taken to promote the export of British beef.

Answered by Andrew Bowie - Shadow Minister (Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Department for International Trade (DIT) works closely with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to increase opportunities for UK beef, and in recent years unlocked barriers to enable exports to markets such as Japan, the Philippines, and the USA.

DIT works with industry partners to deliver trade promotion activity to promote British beef globally, through trade shows, meet the buyer missions and other marketing activities.

DIT has recently established a new trade and investment hub in Northern Ireland, that works closely with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association, Ulster Farmers Union and Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland, in support of export goals.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 08 Nov 2022
Cryptoasset Promotions in Sport

"For the second time today, I am pleased to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Cummins. I congratulate the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Aaron Bell) for leading the debate, and for his contribution to last night’s Adjournment debate on the financial sustainability of football clubs in England. It was an excellent …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Nov 2022
Football Clubs in England: Financial Sustainability

"Does the hon. Lady agree that, although clubs may feel that they are owned by us fans, who buy the gear, attend the matches and use pay-per-view, the fact is that these clubs are big businesses and like any big business, they must be appropriately regulated and managed? I therefore …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I welcome the Secretary of State to her place and wish her well in all that she does. I welcome greater trading opportunities for the energy sector. We must also be aware of the need to self-source and provide our own energy, to be self-sufficient. Has she had the opportunity …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"As the Minister of State knows, the Northern Ireland protocol poses a massive trade barrier for Northern Irish farming and businesses. The farming industry in Northern Ireland is worth £1.3 billion, so what discussions have been undertaken with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on smooth and frictionless trade …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Nov 2022
Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health Units

"I thank the Minister very much for her answers. It feels like new cases of abuse of our vulnerable are coming to light weekly and it shakes our society to its very core. Every one of us is annoyed at what has happened. Humanity is judged by how we treat …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 Nov 2022
Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2022

"On a point of order, Mr Gray. Obviously, this is a subject matter of much importance, and we should be aware of that. I am sure that the shadow Minister and the Minister are preparing copious replies for the hon. Member for Streatham (Bell Ribeiro-Addy), after she has had a …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 Nov 2022
Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2022

"I am pleased that the hon. Lady has brought this debate to Westminster Hall, and although there might not be big numbers here today to discuss the matter, it is of great importance. Does she not agree that health trusts, which she has referred to, must ensure that no matter …..."
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