Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"5. What steps she is taking to increase trade with European countries. ..."Rachael Maskell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome the Minister to his place. In light of the devastating state of the economy, with the EU trade deficit showing at 26.7% last month, there must be pragmatism in working with the trade and co-operation agreement, to boost economic yield by removing export barriers such as tariffs and …..."Rachael Maskell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"T7. The use of targeted trade sanctions against repressive regimes is effective, as we have seen in the case of Russia, and significantly weakens those regimes’ power, so what discussions has the Secretary of State had with international counterparts on how economic sanctions against the violent, brutal and repressive Iranian …..."Rachael Maskell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Nov 2022
Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health Units
"The challenges are not confined to the Tees, Esk and Wear valleys, because the trust also extends to York. The extent of the trust and the size of the organisation perhaps explain some of the challenges. The reality is that the challenges are systemic and widespread. The trust has had …..."Rachael Maskell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"4. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of trade with China on surveillance technology. ..."Rachael Maskell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"The EU Parliament, Australian Government, and the US recognise the dangers of Chinese state owned surveillance cameras, and are introducing sanctions against Hikvision, and others, due to the national security considerations, and the facilitation of human rights atrocities in Xinjiang. The UK Government have not ceased trade in those products, …..."Rachael Maskell - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 13 Jun 2022
Transgender Conversion Therapy
"My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does she agree that we have to be inclusive when we are talking about issues of coercion and control, and of safeguarding, and that there is therefore no rationale behind the exclusion of one particular group in our society over another?..."Rachael Maskell - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 19th May 2022
Asked by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions she (a) has had and (b) plans to have with the WTO on food security in developing countries.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt
Food insecurity in developing countries caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a critical global issue. The UK-led action at the World Trade Organization (WTO) committed members to ensuring open and predictable trade and the continued free flow of food. This action has now been endorsed by fifty-four other members. We have placed priority on guaranteeing that the World Food Programme is unhindered by export restrictions, allowing it to best use its funding. We aim to build on this at the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference in June, urging Members to create a more sustainable, efficient and resilient global food system.
Written Question
Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Asked by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that international companies withdraw their trade from Russia.
Answered by Mike Freer
We have announced the strongest set of economic sanctions ever imposed against a major economy, which will help cripple Putin’s war machine. The UK has targeted the political elite, introduced powers to cut off the Russian banking sector from the UK, and announced restrictive trade measures to minimise the funding Putin has available to wage his illegal war.
We have welcomed commitments made by firms who have announced their intention to reduce or sell holdings in Russia. We urge firms to think carefully about their investments in Russia.
Written Question
Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Asked by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will take to scrutinise the trading relationships of British businesses which are registered overseas with Russia.
Answered by Mike Freer
We have announced the strongest set of economic sanctions ever imposed against a major economy, which will help cripple Putin’s war machine. The UK has targeted the political elite, introduced powers to cut off the Russian banking sector from the UK, and announced restrictive trade measures to minimise the funding Putin has available to wage his illegal war.
We have welcomed commitments made by firms who have announced their intention to reduce or sell holdings in Russia. We urge firms to think carefully about their investments in Russia.