International Trade

On this page you will find campaign responses related to the Department for International Trade. The department is responsible for:

bringing together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment, and help businesses succeed
delivering a new trade policy framework for the UK as we leave the EU
promoting British trade and investment across the world
building the global appetite for British goods and services

Campaigns

Food Production Standards

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about maintaining UK food production standards. The manifesto I stood on was clear that in all our trade negotiations, we will not compromise on our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards.

Fur Trade

We are a nation of animal lovers, so it is only right that we have some of the highest welfare standards in the world. In addition to fur farming being banned in the UK, I am pleased to note that the import of fur products is tightly regulated. It is illegal to import furs derived from cats or dogs, or products made from them. In addition, the fur and skin of endangered animals or fish cannot be imported without a valid permit.

Food Standards and UK Trade Policy

It's vital that people across the UK have confidence in the food they eat, so I welcome the Government’s very clear commitment that future trade agreements must uphold our country’s high food standards. Ministers have made clear these standards will not be watered down in pursuit of any trade deal.

UK-US Free Trade Agreement

I support the Government’s commitment not to compromise the UK’s high animal welfare, environmental, food safety, and food import standards in any future FTA – including one with the US. Ministers do not want to endanger the UK’s domestic welfare production standards either.

Extending UK-EU Negotiations

Nothing would please me more than for the United Kingdom and the European Union to reach a final lasting deal which is to the mutual benefit of both parties to these talks.

Delegated Powers and Taxation (Cross Border Trade) Bill

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about delegated powers contained in the Taxation (Cross Border Trade) Bill. This Bill will allow the UK to establish its own stand-alone customs regime once we have left the European Union.

Medicine, the NHS, and No Deal Brexit

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the supply of medicines and the effect of leaving the EU on your health. I am glad to hear that Ministers have had excellent engagement with industry and I have been assured that if everyone does what they are supposed to, the supply of medicines

Musicians and Brexit

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about travel arrangements for musicians after the United Kingdom leaves the EU. Our performers and artists are internationally recognised and have influenced generations of artists across the world.

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Trade Deals

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Parliamentary Scrutiny of Trade Deals. Following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, the Government has made clear that we will be leaving the Single Market and the Customs Union.

Press the button to stop Brexit

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about holding a vote on the deal reached between the UK and the EU. There will not be another vote and the UK is leaving the European Union next year.

Second Referendum (Leaving the EU)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about a second referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union. The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union in line with the result of the referendum held in June 2016.

Trade & Customs Bills (Traidcraft Campaign)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the role that trade can play in helping the world’s poorest. As you correctly highlight, alongside the great opportunities increased trade brings to this country, we must ensure that developing nations share in these benefits.

Trade Bill

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Trade Bill. The Trade Bill is about preserving and ensuring the continuity of the agreements we already have with other countries via the EU.