UK Sanctions on Russia 2022-04-21
2022-04-21
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The MP is concerned about the effectiveness of UK sanctions against Russia, particularly in reducing international trade. The question follows an initial query regarding assessments by the Department.
What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of UK sanctions on Russia in reducing international trade with that country?
In co-ordination with our allies, we are introducing the largest and most severe economic sanctions that Russia has ever faced, to help cripple Putin's war machine. We are denying Russia most-favoured-nation treatment relating to hundreds of key products, ramping up the pressure on Russia's economy by making it more difficult for it to trade by imposing punitive tariffs of 35%. We are prohibiting the export of certain goods, including critical technologies and luxury goods, and finally we are also phasing out the import of Russian oil and coal to deny it access to lucrative energy revenues. Details can be found in the impact assessment on gov.uk.
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The effectiveness of these sanctions in reducing international trade was not directly assessed or quantified.
We Are Introducing The Largest And Most Severe Economic Sanctions
Denying Russia Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment
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The MP visited Poland as part of Project Maja and observed the economic impact on border trade due to Russia's war. He wants to know if efforts are being made to boost trade with countries affected by this situation.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is important that we do all we can to boost trade with our eastern European neighbours in light of the economic impact of the ongoing conflict?
I thank my hon. Friend for his commitment to our eastern European neighbours and allies. This is an incredibly difficult time for all of them, not only in security terms but in terms of economics and trade as well. I will meet the Ukrainian ambassador this afternoon to discuss further ways in which we can support them and help Ukrainian businesses to continue to trade as easily as possible, and we are working very closely with CBIs in the region to help them find solutions.
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While acknowledging the importance of trade enhancement, no specific measures or commitments were provided.
Working Very Closely With Cbis In The Region
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The MP notes that some businesses, especially those in Northern Ireland, are struggling to find alternative markets and supply sources due to the sanctions against Russia.
May I, on behalf of the Democratic Unionist party, wish Her Majesty the Queen a very happy birthday on this special day? This United Kingdom is united in its campaign to put sanctions on Russia. The effects include some companies across the UK, but companies in Northern Ireland in particular are having to find alternative places to sell their products and alternative sources to purchase products that they usually buy from Russia. What has been done to help those UK companies, including those in Northern Ireland?
Our export support service has been focused on supporting those businesses with difficulties created by their Russian or Belarusian supply chains. Thales in Northern Ireland have been extraordinary in helping to provide support by providing the NLAWs—next-generation light anti-tank weapons—and defensive equipment that can help the Ukrainians fight the Putin war machine.
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The specific actions taken to help affected businesses were not detailed or quantified.
Our Export Support Service Has Been Focused On Supporting Those Businesses
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