Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Nov 2020
UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
"Does the hon. Member share my concern that animal welfare standards are generally lower in Japan and that this agreement does not replicate the FTAs that have better, stronger animal welfare provisions? Does he agree that we could and ought to do more to protect ourselves against lower standards of …..."Kerry McCarthy - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Nov 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" There are reports that the Government plan to remove anti-dumping duties on imported bicycles at the end of transition, leading to a flood of cheap imports from China, which would be devastating for UK bike manufacturers. Can the Minister tell me what proportion of the domestic market consists of …..."Kerry McCarthy - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2020
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" What progress she has made on negotiations for a free trade agreement with the US. ..."Kerry McCarthy - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2020
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"In the absence of any final agreement between Britain and the EU on trading arrangements beyond the end of this year, is it not impossible for the UK and the US to have a meaningful discussion about the extent to which the UK’s regulatory framework can diverge from the EU’s …..."Kerry McCarthy - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2020
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" If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities...."Kerry McCarthy - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2020
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"I note the response that the Secretary of State gave to her opposite number earlier when talking about Brazil, but we are still trading with Brazil. Between 2013 and 2019, British financial institutions provided over $2 billion in financial backing to Brazilian beef companies linked to Amazon deforestation. How can …..."Kerry McCarthy - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 May 2020
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"Will the Secretary of State tell the House what the UK’s approach will be to chemicals regulation during any future trade negotiations? Will we retain the precautionary principle, or is she looking to relax our current laws?..."Kerry McCarthy - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2020
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"17. A recent investigation by “Newsnight” and Greenpeace found that UK Export Finance is financing oil and gas companies that will emit 69 million tonnes of carbon a year—nearly a sixth of the UK’s annual emissions. It is ridiculous to talk about tackling climate change in this country when we …..."Kerry McCarthy - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 25th February 2020
Asked by:
Kerry McCarthy (Labour - Bristol East)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what dates have been set for trade negotiations with (a) the USA, (b) Australia (c) New Zealand and (d) Trans-pacific partnership.
Answered by Greg Hands
Now that we have left the EU, the UK will be able to negotiate, sign and ratify new free trade agreements. We are working to begin formal negotiations with key partners, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, as swiftly as possible. We will also seek accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Written Question
Tuesday 25th February 2020
Asked by:
Kerry McCarthy (Labour - Bristol East)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what meetings officials in her Department have had with representatives of (a) the US Administration, (b) the Australian Government and (c) EU27 nations about maintaining UK standards on (i) animal welfare, (ii) environmental and (iii) food safety in any Free Trade Agreements.
Answered by Greg Hands
UK officials continue to engage with US and Australian officials in preparation for the launch of negotiations and to help build a shared understanding of our countries’ approaches and ambitions for their future bilateral trade and investment relationship.
In their interactions with EU27 officials, UK officials have reiterated that while laws and regulations may diverge from those of the EU, the Government will uphold the UK’s high regulatory standards.