Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 Feb 2022
UK-Andean Trade Agreement: Human Rights
"The hon. Gentleman often brings human rights issues to Westminster Hall about which he and I are on the same page, as we are today. While respect for democratic principles, fundamental human rights and the rule of law should be an essential part of any agreement, does he not agree …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 20 Jan 2022
UK-Israel Trade Negotiations
"It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley, and to be in your company—I want to have that on the record. We are close friends and colleagues, having come into this House at the same time.
I congratulate the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 20 Jan 2022
UK-Israel Trade Negotiations
"I must apologise for not being present when the Minister mentioned me. I have a private Member’s Bill tomorrow and the Minister responsible has been trying to catch me, so I had to speak to her. I just wanted to ask if, when those meetings are held with the Minister’s …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Jan 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"In 2019-20, trade in goods and services between Australia and the UK was valued at £20.1 billion. Currently, the trade in meat products between the two countries is very small. Specifically, I want to ask this: what steps has the Minister taken to ensure that there is more focus on …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 05 Jan 2022
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
"I thank the right hon. Lady for the comprehensive positives in her statement, but I wish to reflect the concerns and opinions of the National Farmers Union and the Ulster Farmers Union—I declare an interest as a member of the latter. Will she outline how we can encourage our close …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 10th December 2021
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 steps she is taking to ensure that UK farmers' produce is protected in trade deals negotiated with other countries around the world.
Answered by Ranil Jayawardena
HM Government will always consider the opportunities and other impacts on the agricultural industry of any trade agreement we negotiate. In addition, the independent Trade and Agriculture Commission will scrutinise new free trade agreements once they are signed, providing an additional layer of independent scrutiny.
Our trade agreements unlock new opportunities for our agriculture, food and drink sector and we will continue to work with producers and suppliers to make sure the sector is represented in future free trade agreements.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"I thank the Minister for his responses, but bearing in mind the fears of our farmers and farmers’ unions following the New Zealand deal, will he outline what steps have been taken with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at the Northern Ireland Assembly to promote our British …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"What discussions have taken place with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Home Office to place Afghan refugees in work in places such as Mash Direct and Willowbrook Foods in my constituency of Strangford, and across the agrifood sector in Northern Ireland, which is in need of migrant …..."Jim Shannon - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 2nd December 2021
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 she has had with her Indian counterpart on increasing bilateral trade and strengthening economic ties.
Answered by Ranil Jayawardena
Strengthening the United Kingdom-India bilateral trade relationship to support jobs and economic growth across the country is a priority for HM Government.
Ministers are in regular contact with our counterparts to make progress on a future bilateral Free Trade Agreement, building on our Enhanced Trade Partnership announced by my Rt Hon. Friend the Prime Minister in May 2021, as well as wider trade ambitions set out in the United Kingdom-India 2030 Roadmap.
Written Question
Thursday 18th November 2021
Asked by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when she plans to complete the trade deal with New Zealand.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt
The Government reached agreement in principle on a free trade agreement with New Zealand on 20 October 2021. We are currently working towards signature and finalising the text of the treaty with New Zealand; as well as performing a legal scrub of the text, in accordance with what was agreed at agreement in principle.