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

"13. What steps she is taking to help increase exports from the devolved nations to the EU. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I am sure that James Withers from Scotland Food & Drink will be interested to hear what the Minister has said, because James has said:

“Brexit has made absolutely nothing better and it’s made a lot of things worse.”

Does the Minister share my concern—I hope he does—that the candidates …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 11 Jul 2022
Dolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe Islands

"It is worth clarifying for the hon. Lady that the cap is set—on a provisional basis until 2022-23—at 500 dolphins. The problem is that that number is not only higher than the total number of Atlantic white-sided dolphins that are usually killed in a year, but could be increased in …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 11 Jul 2022
Dolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe Islands

"I, too, welcome the Minister to his place. I am delighted to participate in this debate calling for the suspension of trade agreements with the Faroe Islands until all whale and dolphin hunts end. The debate was well opened by my hon. Friend the Member for Ochil and South Perthshire …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 11 Jul 2022
Dolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe Islands

"The point I am making is about the Brexit that was trumpeted and sold by the Tory Government. I remember Minister after Minister saying on television that Brexit would provide the opportunity to improve animal welfare standards. I have seen no evidence of that, but the Minister has an opportunity …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 11 Jul 2022
Dolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe Islands

"The Minister talks about the bilateral relationships that free trade agreements give the UK, which allow it to influence animal welfare. That is a very good point. On that basis, can he tell us specifically what influence the UK Government have had on stopping the practice or getting the Faroe …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"T4. According to the latest figures from the Food and Drink Federation, despite the Minister’s earlier remarks, UK food and drink exports to the EU in the first quarter of 2022 were still £600 million lower than in the first quarter of 2019. Given the continual shortfall in post-Brexit trade …..."
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Written Question
Religious Freedom: India
Monday 6th December 2021

Asked by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 18 October to Question 52516 on Human Rights: India, what representations her Department has made to the Government of India on ensuring that freedom of religion or belief protections are enshrined in any future trade agreement.

Answered by Ranil Jayawardena

The United Kingdom is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all, and promoting respect between different communities.  Promoting the right to freedom of religion or belief is one of the United Kingdom’s longstanding overseas priorities.

We believe that trade is vital for our economy and future prosperity, but it need not come at the expense of our values. We engage with India on a range of matters, independent of a Free Trade Agreement, as part of our ongoing bilateral relationship. This involves working with Union and State Governments, and with non-governmental organisations, to build capacity and share expertise.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 May 2021
Agricultural Exports from Australia: Tariffs

"Farmers in Scotland and across the UK fear this trade deal with Australia could put them out of businesses and flood our supermarkets shelves with inferior-quality products. I know that the Minister rejects that and does not recognise those fears as being valid, so can he explain why it seems …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Apr 2021
Arms Trade: Yemen

"Instead of profiteering from the war in Yemen, the Government need to concentrate their efforts on diplomacy and aid. Instead, they have simultaneously continued to trade in arms and slashed their humanitarian aid spending in Yemen by 50%, despite international condemnation and the fact that 80% of Yemenis—24 million people—are …..."
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