UK Export Finance’s (UKEF’s) support for export transactions is conditional on the inclusion of UK goods and services, with a general requirement that there should be at least 20% UK content relative to the value of its support. In this instance, UKEF support has already secured over €200 million...

UK Export Finance’s (UKEF’s) support for export transactions is conditional on the inclusion of UK goods and services, with a general requirement that there should be at least 20% UK content relative to the value of its support. In this instance, UKEF support has already secured over €200 million...

The UK’s position on settlements is clear: they are illegal under international law and undermine the prospect of a two-state solution.

Under the existing UK-Israel trade agreement, goods originating from illegal Israeli settlements are not entitled to tariff and trade preferences under either the agreement between the UK and Israel,

The UK’s position on settlements is clear: they are illegal under international law and undermine the prospect of a two-state solution.

Under the existing UK-Israel trade agreement, goods originating from illegal Israeli settlements are not entitled to tariff and trade preferences under either the agreement between the UK and Israel,

Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee. New clause 1 (Report: accession of states to the CPTPP), discussed with new clauses 2 to 13, and an amendment. New clause 1 debated and withdrawn. New clause 4 (Report: accession of new states to the CPTPP) negatived on division (224 votes to 301). New clause 5 (Review: Investor-State Dispute Settlement) negatived on division (217 votes to 305). New clause 10 (Report on economic impact of implementation of CPTPP) negatived on division (218 votes to 305). New clause 12 (Impact assessment: UK performers’ rights) negatived on division (219 votes to 306). Third reading agreed to on question and the Bill passed.

Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee. New clause 1 (Report: accession of states to the CPTPP), discussed with new clauses 2 to 13, and an amendment. New clause 1 debated and withdrawn. New clause 4 (Report: accession of new states to the CPTPP) negatived on division...

Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: South Korea

The following is an extract from Business and Trade questions on Thursday 7 March 2024.

On Tuesday, in my capacity as trade envoy, I attended the Korean embassy for the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the joint development of a small modular nuclear reactor—just

notus-xml...

Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: South Korea

The following is an extract from Business and Trade questions on Thursday 7 March 2024.

On Tuesday, in my capacity as trade envoy, I attended the Korean embassy for the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the joint development of a small modular nuclear reactor—just

notus-xml...

Clause 3, discussed with the schedule, new clause 1 (Assessment of the impact of the CPTPP Chapter on government procurement–environment), new clause 2 (Assessment of the impact of the CPTPP Chapter on government procurement–employment and industry), and new clause 7 (Impact assessment of implementation of the CPTPP Chapter on Government Procurement on developing country trading partners). Clause 3 agreed to. Schedule agreed to. Clauses 4 to 8 agreed to. New clause 1 negatived on division (6 votes to 10). New clause 3 (Review of negotiation and implementation of Government Procurement Chapter), discussed with new clause 4 (Review of negotiation and implementation of Intellectual Property Chapter), debated and withdrawn. New clause 5 (Review: Investor-State Dispute Settlement) negatived on division (7 votes to 10). Bill to be reported, without amendment. Committee rose.

Clause 3, discussed with the schedule, new clause 1 (Assessment of the impact of the CPTPP Chapter on government procurement–environment), new clause 2 (Assessment of the impact of the CPTPP Chapter on government procurement–employment and industry), and new clause 7 (Impact assessment of implementation of the CPTPP Chapter on Government...

Programme motion agreed to. Written evidence motion agreed to. Clause 1 agreed to. Two amendments to clause 2 negatived on division (7 votes to 10 in each case). Clause 2 agreed to. Clause 3, discussed with the schedule, new clause 1 (Assessment of the impact of the CPTPP Chapter on government procurement–environment), new clause 2 (Assessment of the impact of the CPTPP Chapter on government procurement–employment and industry), and new clause 7 (Impact assessment of implementation of the CPTPP Chapter on Government Procurement on developing country trading partners), under consideration when the Committee adjourned.

Programme motion agreed to. Written evidence motion agreed to. Clause 1 agreed to. Two amendments to clause 2 negatived on division (7 votes to 10 in each case). Clause 2 agreed to. Clause 3, discussed with the schedule, new clause 1 (Assessment of the impact of the CPTPP Chapter on...

In accordance with the rest of the international community, with the sole exception of Turkey, the UK does not recognise the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" as an independent state. UK trade statistics from the Office for National Statistics, which provide most of the headline information shown in...

In accordance with the rest of the international community, with the sole exception of Turkey, the UK does not recognise the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" as an independent state. UK trade statistics from the Office for National Statistics, which provide most of the headline information shown in...

Motion that this House has considered the Australia and New Zealand Trade deals. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House has considered the Australia and New Zealand Trade deals. Agreed to on question.

What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on energy security in Scotland.

What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on energy security in Scotland.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Statement on support for households and businesses on energy bills.

Statement on support for households and businesses on energy bills.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

The Government continues to believe that competition is the best driver of value and innovation in the energy market. However, there has been less scope for competition in the supply market during this period of high and volatile wholesale gas and electricity prices.

The Government wants a retail energy market...

The Government continues to believe that competition is the best driver of value and innovation in the energy market. However, there has been less scope for competition in the supply market during this period of high and volatile wholesale gas and electricity prices.

The Government wants a retail energy market...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion that the draft Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 22 February, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion that the draft Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) Regulations 2022, which were laid before this House on 22 February, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.