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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"T4. I was recently fortunate enough to visit the DP World London Gateway container port in my constituency to hear about its exciting plans—its commitment to the construction of a fourth berth, and its ambition to become the largest container port in the UK and to use the opportunities that …..."
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Written Question
Trade Agreements: Mexico
Thursday 15th July 2021

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

What plans she has to enhance the UK’s trade deal with Mexico.

Answered by Greg Hands

We have committed to start negotiations on a new upgraded trade deal with Mexico this year. Discussions will commence later in the year and will aim to secure even more benefits for British industries and go further in areas of mutual interest such as procurement, digital trade and service.

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

"As my right hon. Friend has said, global demand for lamb and beef is rising rapidly, particularly for British meats around the Asian-Pacific market. Does he therefore agree that the free trade agreements that he has already made and is currently pursuing are creating fantastic opportunities for British farmers, as …..."
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Written Question
Overseas Trade: India
Thursday 25th February 2021

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

What steps she is taking to strengthen the UK’s trade relationship with India.

Answered by Elizabeth Truss

Earlier this month I visited India to deepen trade ties and agree a pathway towards a future FTA with the world’s biggest democracy. A closer partnership with India will help us lead the world in areas like science, tech and the green economy, driving jobs and growth across the UK.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2020
Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary Scrutiny

"Will my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating the officials and Ministers in his Department on achieving 74% of the continuity agreements we wanted with non-EU countries? Will he further update the House on the progress he intends to make with the other 26%?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What assessment she has made of the potential effect of free trade agreements on UK car manufacturers. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association say that a UK-Japan agreement would greatly benefit economic prosperity in the UK and Japan. What opportunities for the sector does the Minister see in future FTAs that would help businesses such as Ford UK, based in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 May 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps his Department has taken to support Government procurement during the covid-19 outbreak. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 12 May 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"In times of trouble, we rely on our armed forces as much now as we did 75 years ago, as embodied by Basildon resident and veteran Don Sheppard, who celebrated his 100th birthday last week. There are many who also rely on defence procurement for their livelihoods. How has my …..."
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Written Question
Exports: Libya
Friday 9th February 2018

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the Answer of 26 October 2011 to Question 76106 on Exports: Libya, what progress the Government has made on providing assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises owed money for goods supplied to Libyan customers prior to the conflict in that country in 2011.

Answered by Graham Stuart

The UK Government is engaged in dialogue with the Libyan Government of National Accord in Libya on the issue of the recovery of assets and monies owed to British companies, including small to medium-sized enterprises, pre 2011. The Libyan authorities have expressed their commitment to finding a resolution to the issue and the UK government will continue to press for progress.