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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Israel: Trade Co-operation

Thursday 2 December 2021 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Scott Benton asked about progress in discussions for enhanced trade cooperation with Israel beyond the existing trade continuity deal.
  • The response indicated that a public consultation period for the new bilateral free trade deal will begin in January.
  • Barry Sheerman inquired about encouraging partnerships between UK and Israeli universities, particularly in research and development areas.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Scott Benton
Foreign Affairs Business & Trade
Context

The MP questions progress in discussions for further UK-Israel trade cooperation beyond the existing continuity deal.

Question

What progress has been made in discussions with her Israeli counterpart on an agreement for further trade cooperation beyond the trade continuity deal?

Answer from Anne-Marie Trevelyan

The right hon. Member is aware that the Prime Minister announced plans to enhance our trade and investment relationship with Israel, following productive talks with the Israeli ambassador. The aim is to strengthen this important trading relationship.

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Not addressed: Specific timeline or detailed plan was not provided for enhancing their trading relationship.

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Q2 Scott Benton
Foreign Affairs Business & Trade
Context

The MP builds on the PM's announcement to ask for updates and timelines regarding the new strategic agreement and bilateral free trade deal consultations.

Question

Does my right hon. Friend agree that the new strategic agreement signed between the UK and Israel will further enhance those ties over the next decade, and when can we expect the consultation period for the new bilateral free trade deal to begin?

Answer from Anne-Marie Trevelyan

The strategic agreement signed with Israel is the starting point for deepening our trading relationship. A public consultation on the enhanced bilateral free trade agreement will begin in January, and a joint innovation summit with Israeli partners will take place in March next year.

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Q3 Barry Sheerman Lab
Education Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP seeks to encourage closer collaboration between UK and Israeli universities in research, development, and innovation.

Question

Is the Secretary of State aware of the huge dynamic in Israeli universities? Will she make every effort, including with resources, to encourage partnerships between UK and Israeli universities?

Answer from Anne-Marie Trevelyan

The joint innovation summit in March will focus on areas of research and development as mentioned by the hon. Gentleman, with priorities including working together between universities. The Secretary is also collaborating closely with the Education Secretary to grow international relationships with Israel.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific efforts or resources allocated for university partnerships were not detailed.

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