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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Oct 2019
US Tariffs: Scotch Whisky

"Let me confirm to the Minister that no Scottish Conservative considers Scotland’s economy to be a basket case. What an insult that was from the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry). However, I am concerned about the single malt distillers in Stirling, namely Deanston and Glengoyne: …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Sep 2019
Arms Export Licences (Saudi Arabia)

"It is of vital reputational importance that we maintain the most rigorous and robust export licensing regime in the world. To that end, what is the basis upon which these licences are granted, as in this instance?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. I was delighted to welcome my right hon. Friend to Stirling last year for the first ever meeting of the Board of Trade in Scotland. He has mentioned Scotch beef. The National Farmers Union of Scotland has launched a social media campaign, #BackScotchBeef. Will my right hon. Friend be …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Sep 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"It is good news and should be celebrated that 100% of eligible businesses have reported on the gender pay gap, but may I press the Minister further? What further steps will she take to see that action flows from the reporting of this gender pay gap?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jul 2018
Trade Bill

"On a very quick point, is it not true that the working relationship between the UK Government and the Scottish Government is much more positive and much more healthy than we would be led to believe from listening to the rhetoric of the SNP Members in this place?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 16 Jul 2018
Trade Policy

"I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and congratulate him on the approach he is taking. When will he be able to set out the countries he is hoping to enter into negotiations with?..."
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Written Question
Overseas Trade: Kenya
Tuesday 10th July 2018

Asked by: Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what plans his Department has to encourage bilateral trade with Kenya.

Answered by Graham Stuart

My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade recently appointed the first ever HM Trade Commissioner for Africa, to champion trade between the UK and Africa. In Kenya, we are promoting bilateral trade opportunities in many areas, including infrastructure and energy.

The Department for International Trade works closely with the British Chamber of Commerce in Kenya, which works to support UK companies seeking to enter and grow in the market.

The full range of UK Export Finance support is available for UK exports to Kenya, with financing available in Kenyan Shilling for purchases from UK exporters.

Senior level talks on the bilateral trading relationship are ongoing to ensure continuity in market access arrangements post-EU exit.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 04 Jun 2018
US Steel and Aluminium Tariffs

"My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade mentioned in his statement that the industry will gather at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy tomorrow morning. What form of support will BEIS be offering UK companies, especially those that do not have a US presence, …..."
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Written Question
Developing Countries: Motor Vehicles
Thursday 25th January 2018

Asked by: Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether his Department has had discussions with the Global Vehicle Trust on export support for the Ox flat-packed truck for the developing world.

Answered by Graham Stuart

My Department has actively supported the Global Vehicle Trust (GVT) in promoting the OX, and in seeking investors and manufacturing partners. This support included helping arrange for the OX to be displayed at the Low Carbon Vehicle show at Millbrook, Bedfordshire in 2016, and introducing GVT to potential international partners at the show; and discussions in 2017 between our Post in India and potential local partners. My Department continues to offer its support to this project.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Jan 2018
Trade Bill

"Does my hon. Friend agree that the tone of the message we send out is also important and that it shows we are looking forward to the future, embracing existing opportunities and are positive?..."
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