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Barriers to Global Trade

Thursday 21 July 2022 · 3 questions

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Key points

  • British businesses have had 396 trade barriers resolved in the past two years, valued at 5 billion.
  • The Department works to remove barriers such as the ban on British beef in the Philippines, worth 375 million.
  • The Government promotes British exports, including cultural tours across the EU and other regions.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Selaine Saxby
Business & Trade Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The question addresses steps taken by the government to help British businesses overcome global trade barriers, referencing specific figures and markets.

Question

What steps has my Department taken to help reduce barriers to global trade for British businesses? In the past two years, 396 barriers have been resolved around the world. The removal of these barriers could be worth £5 billion to businesses across our country. What support is available to promote and help farmers export around the world?

Answer from Ranil Jayawardena

Removing trade barriers boosts exports to new and familiar markets. In the past two years, 396 barriers have been resolved, worth £5 billion to businesses across our country. The potential to deliver export opportunities for British businesses by removing the next 100 trade barriers on our most wanted list is £20 billion. An example is the removal of barriers in Mongolia that prevented the export of British poultry and fish, opening up a market worth £10 million.

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Q2 Selaine Saxby
Business & Trade Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The question highlights concerns from North Devon farmers and the National Farmers Union about food imports, focusing on the potential of British food and drink exports in high-growth markets.

Question

Many of my North Devon farmers and the National Farmers Union are concerned about food imports. Given the quality of our British food and drink, what support has your Department put in place to promote and help farmers export around the world?

Answer from Ranil Jayawardena

We see potential for British food and drink exports to grow, particularly in high-growth markets like Asia-Pacific. We work closely with organisations such as the NFU to deliver practical export support. Examples include removing barriers like the ban on British beef in the Philippines worth £375 million annually and expanding our overseas network of trade advisers.

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Q3 Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore
Culture, Media & Sport Business & Trade
Context

The question criticizes the government's approach to British trade, particularly concerning cultural exports like orchestras and theatre groups to EU countries.

Question

What steps is the Government taking to remove barriers for British trade with other parts of the world, especially the EU? Historically, British cultural groups have toured easily across the EU. When will these Ministers actually do something to get it sorted?

Answer from Ranil Jayawardena

We continue to promote British exports of all kinds around the world, including with the EU and beyond.

Not addressed: specific timeline or concrete actions for cultural exports in the EU

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