If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities, specifically focusing on the signing of a trade and economic development memorandum with the state of Indiana on 27 May. The questioner asks about the impact this agreement will have on deepening trade ties and opening up opportunities for UK citizens.

May we have a cross-Government effort on post-Brexit reform to ensure that our regulation does more to facilitate competition and new market entrants? That is crucial not only to grow our domestic economy but to secure trade agreements and boost international trade.

Mr Speaker, I echo your words about Jo Cox, whose ongoing legacy is testament to her remarkable dedication and compassion. Members across the House will be thinking of her family today. Steel is a foundational industry for our economy, yet Members across the House will be aware of the difficulties that steelworkers have been through in recent years, from the US tariffs to the current cost of living crisis. The clock is ticking for the UK steel sector, with just 14 days left for the Secretary of State to make a decision on whether current trade safeguards remain in place. Will the Minister of State help to remove the uncertainty by urging the Secretary of State to make that decision today?

To say that a decision is expected shortly simply is not good enough. To ensure that this vital industry can survive, Ministers must stop dragging their feet and act urgently to safeguard the steel sector. Jobs and livelihoods in our communities are at risk. Labour backs UK steel. Does the Minister of State not accept that the reality is that, with time passing, Ministers are too busy propping up the Prime Minister to act decisively for the people?

As the UK decarbonises our economy to deliver net zero, it is vital that a carbon border adjustment mechanism is implemented to prevent carbon leakage to other parts of the world, to ensure that our own domestic producers are not undercut and to create jobs. Will my right hon. Friend provide an update on the Government's work to deliver the mechanism, particularly with regard to international co-operation with the EU and the US?

According to Action Aid, the UK's position on trade and women's rights has yet to be set out through a clear, comprehensive UK trade strategy. Further to this, Action Aid has also accused the UK Government of taking a quick delivery approach to securing free trade agreements. In their current and future trade deal negotiations, will the UK Government commit to conducting gender-specific impact assessments of its free trade deals, not just economic impact assessments? Will the Department commission an independent statutory body to conduct these gender-just impact assessments?

My constituents are concerned about the environment and climate change, but also aware that our local businesses need to expand their trade exports. What steps is my hon. Friend taking to tackle climate change through trade policy?

Ministers are ripping up the agreement they negotiated and risking a trade war with the EU. What is the Secretary of State doing to improve trading links with Europe and end disruption for businesses?

Many constituents work in Port Talbot steelworks. Will my right hon. Friend give an assessment of the impact on the UK steel sector of removing US tariffs on UK steel?

UK food and drink exports to the EU were £600 million lower than pre-Brexit. Given this shortfall, does she think embarking on a wholly unnecessary trade war is wise? If not, what will she do to avert it?

What progress have the Government made in securing a bilateral free trade deal with our close ally, Israel?

Since Brexit, many UK companies have stopped exporting to the EU. Will the Government consider introducing a new version of the SME Brexit support fund?

Will my right hon. Friend update the House on post-Brexit trade opportunities?

The LSE report found that UK-EU trade barriers have caused a 6% rise in food prices from late 2019 until September 2021, leading to hardship for constituents. Why won't Ministers admit this is the real cause rather than blaming the war in Ukraine?

What specific initiatives will the Government take to help seafood exporters in Grimsby expand their markets overseas?

What specific help can people in Newcastle expect from the Department to increase trade with countries their families may have come from?

What will the Government do to enable our trade teams to employ more local staff, following a visit to California by British-American Parliamentary Group?

What steps are being taken to promote the Trade Remedies Authority to businesses in Scotland?

What progress has been made towards achieving a free trade agreement with the Gulf Co-operation Council?

What steps have been taken to solidify our technological partnerships with Israel, and what opportunities exist for home tech companies?