Written Question
Wednesday 15th February 2023
Asked by:
Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether her Department has had discussions with representatives of the state government of (a) Alabama, (b) Mississippi and (c) Arkansas on securing memorandums of understanding on trade in the last two years.
Answered by Nigel Huddleston
- Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
We regularly engage states through our network of consulates on how we can enhance our strong, existing trade relationships. My predecessor also met with the Governor of Arkansas in April last year to discuss how we could boost trade further.
We welcome continued interest from states in strengthening trade ties and will continue to focus on how best we can work together to deliver the greatest impact for business.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Oct 2022
UK-India Trade Deal
"I welcome the Government’s efforts to secure a free trade deal with India and the growth, jobs and investment that this will help to create. However, the Minister will be aware of our manifesto commitment to reduce net migration and the perception among many of my constituents that we are …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"A trade deal with Israel would slash red tape and increase investment opportunities for both the UK and Israel. What progress have the Government made in securing a bilateral free trade deal with our close ally?..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"Can the Secretary of State update the House on the plans for a UK-Israel innovation summit and free trade agreement, following her recent visit?..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 10th February 2022
Asked by:
Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)
Question
to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of trade in services between the UK and Israel in the past ten years.
Answered by Ranil Jayawardena
The United Kingdom is strongly committed to our trade and investment relationship with Israel, one of the Middle East’s most dynamic and innovative economies. In 2020, our services trade totalled £1.7 billion, which is an increase of 84.5% since 2010. Financial services and professional business services were our largest exports to Israel in 2020.
On 1st February, the Department for International Trade launched a public consultation on a new free trade deal that will play to British and Israeli strengths as fellow tech superpowers, boosting our strong trade relationship in digital, services and life sciences.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Jan 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"Our co-operation with Saudi Arabia on defence and security helps to maintain hundreds of jobs at BAE Warton on the Fylde coast. What steps are the Government taking to further develop that relationship and the opportunities for trade with Saudi Arabia?..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"1. What progress she has made in discussions with her Israeli counterpart on an agreement for further trade co-operation beyond the trade continuity deal. ..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"As the Prime Minister rightly said on Monday, our close co-operation with Israel on security, science and technology benefits not only our two respective nations, but the entire world. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the new strategic agreement signed between the UK and Israel will further enhance those …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"Alongside Blackpool tower and the pleasure beach, Blackpool rock is just one of the things that makes my constituency world famous. Exports of our most famous edible product, produced locally, are growing year on year. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can boost these exports around the …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 15 Jul 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
" What plans she has to enhance the UK’s trade deal with Israel. ..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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