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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has been made of the risks associated with the unlawful importation of prohibited weapons using diplomatic privileges, including but not limited to diplomatic consignments protected under the Vienna Convention.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has been made of the risks associated with the unlawful importation of prohibited weapons using diplomatic privileges, including but not limited to diplomatic consignments protected under the Vienna Convention.
The Government recognises that, under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR), diplomatic bags and certain diplomatic consignments are afforded specific immunities. The UK complies with its international obligations under the VCDR, and there are long-established rules concerning the use of diplomatic consignments which we expect all states to adhere to. Relevant authorities continually assess and manage the risks of misuse of diplomatic privileges, including for the unlawful importation of prohibited weapons.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to help ensure that imported eggs and egg products are safe for consumption in the context of the recent salmonella outbreak.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to help ensure that imported eggs and egg products are safe for consumption in the context of the recent salmonella outbreak.
I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 10 September in response to Question 26962.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, when HM Revenue and Customs last updated the non-eligible postcode list published under the Notice to Importers: imports from Israel into the United Kingdom; and whether that data is shared with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, when HM Revenue and Customs last updated the non-eligible postcode list published under the Notice to Importers: imports from Israel into the United Kingdom; and whether that data is shared with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
The non-eligible postcode list was last updated on 22 August 2025 and HMRC work in cooperation with the relevant government departments on enforcement. However, as of 8 September the Foreign Secretary has announced an import ban on goods from Israeli Settlements. This ban will subsume our existing measures and by design is aimed at being disruptive to the economic drivers that help illegal settlements grow. Detailed guidance for businesses on the implications of this will be published alongside the legislation, and we will work closely with colleagues across government on the design and enforcement of these new measures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the availability from UK producers of the grades and specifications of aluminised steel coil and tube used by downstream manufacturers; and if he will establish a process through which businesses can...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the availability from UK producers of the grades and specifications of aluminised steel coil and tube used by downstream manufacturers; and if he will establish a process through which businesses can...
The measure will apply only to product categories that can be made in the UK. In some instances, product codes contain both steel products that can and cannot be made domestically for technical reasons. Where this is the case, quotas have been designed to allow availability of these goods without unnecessary additional costs. Explanatory Memoranda published alongside the implementing legislation set out the expected impacts across the supply chain. We are closely monitoring the impacts, will continue to engage with businesses, and will review the full measure after 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of Brazilian beef imports on farm incomes and the long-term viability of the UK beef sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of Brazilian beef imports on farm incomes and the long-term viability of the UK beef sector.
Based on current evidence, Defra does not consider it likely that there will be significant diversion of Brazilian meat into Great Britain. In 2025, UK imports from Brazil accounted for only 1.4% of UK beef supply and 1.5% of poultry meat supply, excluding imports of processed meat (e.g. corned beef). Brazilian exporters have a wide range of established alternative markets. Defra will continue to monitor developments closely.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to take steps to protect the UK beef industry from increased imports from countries with different production costs and regulatory requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to take steps to protect the UK beef industry from increased imports from countries with different production costs and regulatory requirements.
Based on current evidence, Defra does not consider it likely that there will be significant diversion of Brazilian meat into Great Britain. In 2025, UK imports from Brazil accounted for only 1.4% of UK beef supply and 1.5% of poultry meat supply, excluding imports of processed meat (e.g. corned beef). Brazilian exporters have a wide range of established alternative markets. Defra will continue to monitor developments closely.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what safeguards are in place to prevent Brazilian beef imports adversely impacting British beef producers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what safeguards are in place to prevent Brazilian beef imports adversely impacting British beef producers.
Based on current evidence, Defra does not consider it likely that there will be significant diversion of Brazilian meat into Great Britain. In 2025, UK imports from Brazil accounted for only 1.4% of UK beef supply and 1.5% of poultry meat supply, excluding imports of processed meat (e.g. corned beef). Brazilian exporters have a wide range of established alternative markets. Defra will continue to monitor developments closely.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of Brazilian beef imports on UK beef farmers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of Brazilian beef imports on UK beef farmers.
Based on current evidence, Defra does not consider it likely that there will be significant diversion of Brazilian meat into Great Britain. In 2025, UK imports from Brazil accounted for only 1.4% of UK beef supply and 1.5% of poultry meat supply, excluding imports of processed meat (e.g. corned beef). Brazilian exporters have a wide range of established alternative markets. Defra will continue to monitor developments closely.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in the context of the recent salmonella outbreak, whether steps are being taken to support British egg farmers to reduce levels of reliance on imported eggs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in the context of the recent salmonella outbreak, whether steps are being taken to support British egg farmers to reduce levels of reliance on imported eggs.
The UK is around 90% self-sufficient in eggs for human consumption and has been for the past ten years, demonstrating clear demand for high-quality, domestically produced eggs. In the 12 months to June 2026, UK imports of eggs and associated products decreased by 6% compared to the previous 12 months. In addition, the Poultry Sector Growth Plan is being developed by industry, supported by Government, to identify opportunities to strengthen our national food security whilst balancing broader environmental, animal welfare and trade objectives. This Government always considers the impact of overseas goods on UK producers.
The Prime Minister was right last week to say that too many buses are being bought from abroad. The 10% social value commitment from combined mayoral authorities following the conclusion of the bus manufacturing expert panel earlier this year will not be enough to protect British bus building as China continues to scale up its automotive dumping. Will the First Secretary of State work with devolved mayors, the Department for Transport and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to bring social value requirements in line with the 20% she has rightly set for major Government contracts?
The Prime Minister was right last week to say that too many buses are being bought from abroad. The 10% social value commitment from combined mayoral authorities following the conclusion of the bus manufacturing expert panel earlier this year will not be enough to protect British bus building as China continues to scale up its automotive dumping. Will the First Secretary of State work with devolved mayors, the Department for Transport and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to bring social value requirements in line with the 20% she has rightly set for major Government contracts?
I thank my hon. Friend for his work through the all-party parliamentary group. He is a passionate campaigner for British buses, particularly with regard to the impact on his constituents. I am of course happy to meet him to discuss the issue further.
I thank my hon. Friend for his work through the all-party parliamentary group. He is a passionate campaigner for British buses, particularly with regard to the impact on his constituents. I am of course happy to meet him to discuss the issue further.
I thank my hon. Friend for his work through the all-party parliamentary group. He is a passionate campaigner for British buses, particularly with regard to the impact on his constituents. I am of course happy to meet him to discuss the issue further.
The Prime Minister was right last week to say that too many buses are being bought from abroad. The 10% social value commitment from combined mayoral authorities following the conclusion of the bus manufacturing expert panel earlier this year will not be enough to protect British bus building as China continues to scale up its automotive dumping. Will the First Secretary of State work with devolved mayors, the Department for Transport and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to bring social value requirements in line with the 20% she has rightly set for major Government contracts?
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they gave to the impact, if any, on steel supplies to the defence industry in the UK when assessing the changes to tariff-free quotas on category 4 galvanised steel imports.
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they gave to the impact, if any, on steel supplies to the defence industry in the UK when assessing the changes to tariff-free quotas on category 4 galvanised steel imports.
The measure aims to strike the right balance for UK industry, protecting domestic production while maintaining a secure supply. We need more UK steel in our defence industries - relying on imports at a time of global uncertainty puts the resilience and security of supply chains at risk. We have engaged extensively with industry, including the defence sector, to inform the design of the measure and have sized our quotas appropriately.
The Government continues to engage with producers and downstream users to understand the impact of the measure and will carry out a full review after 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of differences in animal welfare and meat quality between UK-grown chickens and imported chicken meat sold in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of differences in animal welfare and meat quality between UK-grown chickens and imported chicken meat sold in the UK.
As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy, the government is considering how we can support voluntary efforts to move away from the use of fast-growing meat chicken breeds. The Department has not made such assessments of comparison between UK-grown chickens and chickens reared abroad.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HM Revenue and Customs will take to verify whether goods imported from Israel originate in settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, following the announcement of sanctions on 8 September 2026.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HM Revenue and Customs will take to verify whether goods imported from Israel originate in settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, following the announcement of sanctions on 8 September 2026.
We recently consulted on the conversion kits that my hon. Friend mentions and will set out a response shortly. As somebody who formerly had responsibility for the Greater Manchester fire and rescue service, I fully understand the issue that she is raising, and she can expect a robust response on all the issues raised. I am not sure that I will be able to attend her roundtable, but I will ensure that a Minister does so.
We recently consulted on the conversion kits that my hon. Friend mentions and will set out a response shortly. As somebody who formerly had responsibility for the Greater Manchester fire and rescue service, I fully understand the issue that she is raising, and she can expect a robust response on all the issues raised. I am not sure that I will be able to attend her roundtable, but I will ensure that a Minister does so.
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Dame Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden) (Lab):
In a capital city still scarred by the loss of 72 lives in the Grenfell fire, we have a second equally flammable and deadly risk. In bedrooms and corridors across London, low-paid deliverers for Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are charging the tools of their trade: lethal lithium e-bike batteries. Every other day, the London Fire Brigade is called out to an e-bike battery fire, with a record 206 in 2025 alone. Will the Prime Minister commit the Government to banning the import of substandard e-bikes and converter kits, and will his Ministers attend my roundtable in October with regulators, delivery companies and insurers to find a way forward?
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Dame Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden) (Lab):
In a capital city still scarred by the loss of 72 lives in the Grenfell fire, we have a second equally flammable and deadly risk. In bedrooms and corridors across London, low-paid deliverers for Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are charging the tools of their trade: lethal lithium e-bike batteries. Every other day, the London Fire Brigade is called out to an e-bike battery fire, with a record 206 in 2025 alone. Will the Prime Minister commit the Government to banning the import of substandard e-bikes and converter kits, and will his Ministers attend my roundtable in October with regulators, delivery companies and insurers to find a way forward?
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Dame Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden) (Lab):
In a capital city still scarred by the loss of 72 lives in the Grenfell fire, we have a second equally flammable and deadly risk. In bedrooms and corridors across London, low-paid deliverers for Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are charging the tools of their trade: lethal lithium e-bike batteries. Every other day, the London Fire Brigade is called out to an e-bike battery fire, with a record 206 in 2025 alone. Will the Prime Minister commit the Government to banning the import of substandard e-bikes and converter kits, and will his Ministers attend my roundtable in October with regulators, delivery companies and insurers to find a way forward?
We recently consulted on the conversion kits that my hon. Friend mentions and will set out a response shortly. As somebody who formerly had responsibility for the Greater Manchester fire and rescue service, I fully understand the issue that she is raising, and she can expect a robust response on all the issues raised. I am not sure that I will be able to attend her roundtable, but I will ensure that a Minister does so.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the implementation of the quota on the import of Stainless Steel and Mild Steel since 1 July 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the implementation of the quota on the import of Stainless Steel and Mild Steel since 1 July 2026.
The Government is closely monitoring the utilisation of new quotas and is hearing feedback from affected businesses ahead of reviewing the measure in full after 12 months. As the measure is still in its first quarter and the transitional arrangement is in place, it is too early to draw firm conclusions about its impacts now. The Explanatory Memoranda to the legislation that implemented the measure set out the expected impacts on different sectors and businesses across the supply chain.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to protect UK packaging producers from foreign competitors with more environmentally harmful products.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to protect UK packaging producers from foreign competitors with more environmentally harmful products.
The UK's Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) scheme and related fees apply equally to products whether they are imported or manufactured in the UK. This helps ensure a level playing field for UK packaging producers, whilst encouraging the use of packaging which is easier to recycle.
In addition, the UK promotes resource efficiency and circular economy objectives through its free trade agreements, including cooperation with partners on environmentally sustainable product design and related product information, including for packaging.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many businesses have been named as importers on customs declarations for goods movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland in each year since 2021.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many businesses have been named as importers on customs declarations for goods movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland in each year since 2021.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made a recent assessment of the impact of Ukrainian egg imports on the egg industry in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made a recent assessment of the impact of Ukrainian egg imports on the egg industry in the UK.
Under the Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine, tariffs on all goods are temporarily removed until March 2029, except for poultry and eggs, where the liberalisation is due to end on 31 March 2028.
The UK is around 90% self-sufficient in eggs for human consumption and has been for the past ten years.
The proportion of egg imports which originate in Ukraine has increased, but overall, UK imports of eggs and associated products decreased by 6% in the 12 months to June 2026, compared to the previous 12 months.
Defra is closely monitoring trade flows and market conditions and will continue to engage with the UK poultry and egg sectors throughout the period of liberalisation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes in the volume of imported eggs and egg products on the competitiveness and long-term viability of UK egg producers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes in the volume of imported eggs and egg products on the competitiveness and long-term viability of UK egg producers.
The UK is around 90% self-sufficient in eggs for human consumption and has been for the past ten years. In the 12 months to June 2026, UK imports of eggs and associated products decreased by 6% compared to the previous 12 months. The Government will always consider the impact of overseas goods on UK producers and, where necessary, use the full range of powers at its disposal. Defra continually monitors both domestic production and imports.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate his Department has made of the annual value of goods entering the UK under current de minimis arrangements in each of the last five years; and what evidence was used in determining that October 2028 was the appropriate implementation date for...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate his Department has made of the annual value of goods entering the UK under current de minimis arrangements in each of the last five years; and what evidence was used in determining that October 2028 was the appropriate implementation date for...
Goods valued at £135 or less imported into the UK are predominantly imported through a simplified customs declaration. Before 2023, it was not mandatory to provide the total value of goods as part of the simplified customs declaration. However, since collecting this information, it is estimated that £5.8bn worth of goods under £135 are declared annually.
Following consultation, at Tax Update Day 2026, the Government announced that implementation of new customs arrangements for goods valued at £135 or less would be accelerated from March 2029 to October 2028. A new system for duty collection will need to be built to handle the significant volume of low value goods and avoid disruption at the border. Businesses involved in the sale and movement of these goods will also need time to prepare for the changes. The Government is making every effort to introduce changes to the low value import regime as quickly as reasonably possible while avoiding disruption, which is a core design principle of the reform.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential animal welfare implications of importing seafood products from the Faroe Islands; and whether animal welfare considerations will form part of future reviews of the UK's trade arrangements with the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential animal welfare implications of importing seafood products from the Faroe Islands; and whether animal welfare considerations will form part of future reviews of the UK's trade arrangements with the...
The Government is committed to upholding high animal welfare standards in all of our trading relationships, with Faroese imports subject to the UK’s strict quality and standards regime.
There are currently no plans to formally review the terms of the UK-Faroe Islands Free Trade Agreement (FTA). However, the Government will continue to raise animal welfare with the Faroe Islands at every appropriate opportunity, including via the UK-Faroe Islands FTA Joint Committee, which last met in June 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Tropical Race 4 on the level of Cavendish Bananas imported in the next 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Tropical Race 4 on the level of Cavendish Bananas imported in the next 12 months.
Defra cannot comment on the volume of trade and availability on the market. The Department can confirm there will be no phytosanitary impacts on imports of bananas into the UK during the next 12 months because of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4).
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 15 July 2026, to Question 16821, on Import Duty: Tax Allowances, whether the income from the VAT on overseas sellers is formally hypothecated; and through what mechanism will the revenue be used to reduce business rates.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 15 July 2026, to Question 16821, on Import Duty: Tax Allowances, whether the income from the VAT on overseas sellers is formally hypothecated; and through what mechanism will the revenue be used to reduce business rates.
The Government has committed that revenue raised from extending the VAT online marketplace liability rules to domestic businesses will be reinvested into improvements to the business rates system.
While not formally hypothecated, the Government announced on 23rd July that revenue will be used to fund improvements such as a new 20% discount for pubs, social clubs and live music venues from April 2027.
The Government will set out further details at Budget 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the revised steel safeguard quota arrangements on stock availability and supply chain resilience for UK manufacturers during the first quarter of 2027.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the revised steel safeguard quota arrangements on stock availability and supply chain resilience for UK manufacturers during the first quarter of 2027.
The UK’s steel safeguard expired on 30 June in line with WTO rules. The Government is closely monitoring the implementation of the new steel trade measure and will continue to engage with businesses on the impacts, including stock availability and supply chain resilience. We will also review the full measure after 12 months. Since the measure has only been in force for two months and a transitional arrangement has been in place during the first quarter, quota utilisation patterns will take some time to adjust.
The Explanatory Memoranda to the legislation that implemented the measure set out the expected impacts on different sectors and businesses across the supply chain.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of (a) importation and (b) sale regulations in reducing the illegal use of e-scooters on (i) public roads and (ii) pavements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of (a) importation and (b) sale regulations in reducing the illegal use of e-scooters on (i) public roads and (ii) pavements.
All e-scooters sold must comply with government importation and sale requirements, including on product safety.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Market Surveillance Unit carries out surveillance of e-scooter retailers to ensure they are being sold lawfully and to hold online marketplaces to account to prevent the sale of non-compliant or unsafe products, including e-scooters.
Enforcement of road traffic legislation, including offences involving the illegal or irresponsible use of e-scooters, remains a matter for the police.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that domestic egg producers are not adversely impacted by imported eggs produced to different (a) welfare and (b) production standards.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that domestic egg producers are not adversely impacted by imported eggs produced to different (a) welfare and (b) production standards.
All agri-food products must comply with the UK sanitary and phytosanitary standards and wider import requirements in order to be placed on the UK market. Government will always consider whether overseas goods benefit from an unfair advantage and any impact on UK producers. Where necessary, the Government will use the full range of powers at Government’s disposal, including permanent quotas, exclusions and safeguards.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make it her policy steps to ban the import of foie gras produced using methods that are illegal in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make it her policy steps to ban the import of foie gras produced using methods that are illegal in the UK.
This Government shares the British public's high regard for animal welfare and is committed to delivering the most ambitious animal welfare programme in a generation, as set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy.
It has made clear that the production of foie gras from ducks or geese using force feeding raises serious welfare concerns. Production using force feeding has been banned in the UK for nearly 20 years as it is not compatible with our animal welfare legislation.
The Government remains committed to maintaining and enhancing animal welfare standards and recognises the strength of public feeling on this issue.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the National Farmers Union on the continuation of Brazilian beef imports from September 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the National Farmers Union on the continuation of Brazilian beef imports from September 2026.
Ministers and officials have regular discussions with the National Farmers Union on a range of topics, including the continuation of Brazilian beef imports.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps Border Force is taking to prevent illegal bladed weapons from entering the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps Border Force is taking to prevent illegal bladed weapons from entering the UK.
Border Force uses advance data and intelligence to risk assess movements crossing the UK Border; this includes targeting the illegal importation of offensive weapons to prevent their delivery to a UK recipient. Border Force work closely with partners agencies to protect our borders and keep the public safe from harmful weapons.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the size, destination and distribution of non-native gamebird imports to the UK align with the size and distribution of released gamebird hunting bags in England and Wales, allowing for the proportion of birds that were released but...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the size, destination and distribution of non-native gamebird imports to the UK align with the size and distribution of released gamebird hunting bags in England and Wales, allowing for the proportion of birds that were released but...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data or information their Department holds on the number and destination of gamebird imports, including eggs and chicks, from abroad.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data or information their Department holds on the number and destination of gamebird imports, including eggs and chicks, from abroad.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to reduce the UK's reliance on imported (a) soy, (b) palm oil and (c) phosphorus fertiliser, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to reduce the UK's reliance on imported (a) soy, (b) palm oil and (c) phosphorus fertiliser, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
I. Letter dated 19/08/2026 from Sarah Jones MP to Karen Bradley MP regarding consultation on tightening controls on Gamma-Butyrolactone and 1, 4-Butanediol. 2p. II. The control of Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD). Government consultation. Home Office; Department of Health Northern Ireland. 28p.
I. Letter dated 19/08/2026 from Sarah Jones MP to Karen Bradley MP regarding consultation on tightening controls on Gamma-Butyrolactone and 1, 4-Butanediol. 2p. II. The control of Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD). Government consultation. Home Office; Department of Health Northern Ireland. 28p.
Cuba is experiencing a significant humanitarian crisis. US President Donald Trump has been increasing political and economic pressure on Cuba, adding new sanctions on the island's oil imports.
Cuba is experiencing a significant humanitarian crisis. US President Donald Trump has been increasing political and economic pressure on Cuba, adding new sanctions on the island's oil imports.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries, published on 12 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the volume of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries, published on 12 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the volume of...
The licences support flexibility in UK supply and global markets. Regulation 76 of the Russia Regulations (2019) requires businesses to notify Government within 30 days of use, due to low volumes, figures notified to Government on diesel and jet fuel imported into the UK are suppressed to prevent the identification of individuals or businesses. Notification of Russian crude in UK supply chains is a new requirement under the general licence. We do not have comparative data to show trends of imports before this.
The Government has committed to reviewing the licence every two weeks. This involves continually assessing its impact on energy supply, market conditions and other relevant considerations, against our objective to lift the licence as soon as is practicable. As part of this process, we have set an end date of 1 January 2027.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries, published on 12 June 2026, what criteria he will use to determine whether the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries, published on 12 June 2026, what criteria he will use to determine whether the...
The licences support flexibility in UK supply and global markets. Regulation 76 of the Russia Regulations (2019) requires businesses to notify Government within 30 days of use, due to low volumes, figures notified to Government on diesel and jet fuel imported into the UK are suppressed to prevent the identification of individuals or businesses. Notification of Russian crude in UK supply chains is a new requirement under the general licence. We do not have comparative data to show trends of imports before this.
The Government has committed to reviewing the licence every two weeks. This involves continually assessing its impact on energy supply, market conditions and other relevant considerations, against our objective to lift the licence as soon as is practicable. As part of this process, we have set an end date of 1 January 2027.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries, published on 12 June 2026, what assessment he has made of trends in the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries, published on 12 June 2026, what assessment he has made of trends in the...
The licences support flexibility in UK supply and global markets. Regulation 76 of the Russia Regulations (2019) requires businesses to notify Government within 30 days of use, due to low volumes, figures notified to Government on diesel and jet fuel imported into the UK are suppressed to prevent the identification of individuals or businesses. Notification of Russian crude in UK supply chains is a new requirement under the general licence. We do not have comparative data to show trends of imports before this.
The Government has committed to reviewing the licence every two weeks. This involves continually assessing its impact on energy supply, market conditions and other relevant considerations, against our objective to lift the licence as soon as is practicable. As part of this process, we have set an end date of 1 January 2027.
Find out about the causes and consequences of medicines shortages, and UK Government actions in response to supply disruption affecting human medicines.
Find out about the causes and consequences of medicines shortages, and UK Government actions in response to supply disruption affecting human medicines.
To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure British steel is not undercut by high-emission imports when free Emissions Trading Scheme allocations are phased out.
To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure British steel is not undercut by high-emission imports when free Emissions Trading Scheme allocations are phased out.
The Government is introducing a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2027 to ensure imported carbon-intensive goods face a carbon price comparable to that paid by UK producers under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. The CBAM will apply to imports of iron and steel and is designed to address carbon leakage. Alongside this, the UK ETS Authority has consulted on the treatment of free allocations for CBAM-covered sectors to ensure a managed transition while maintaining carbon leakage protection for UK manufacturers.
Lords private notice question on what plans they have to set out details of changes to tariff-free quotas for category 4 galvanised steel imports and; what assessment they have made of the impact of those changes on (1) domestic steel production, (2) employment, (3) investment and (4) supply chains.
Lords private notice question on what plans they have to set out details of changes to tariff-free quotas for category 4 galvanised steel imports and; what assessment they have made of the impact of those changes on (1) domestic steel production, (2) employment, (3) investment and (4) supply chains.
My Lords, before I respond to the noble Lord’s Question, I first want to say that in the last couple of weeks, we have been seeing each other across the Dispatch Box quite regularly, and it is arousing some suspicion from my wife.
I welcome the opportunity to respond to the...
My Lords, before I respond to the noble Lord’s Question, I first want to say that in the last couple of weeks, we have been seeing each other across the Dispatch Box quite regularly, and it is arousing some suspicion from my wife.
I welcome the opportunity to respond to the...
My Lords, we should not have had to read in the Financial Times earlier this week that the Government had made specific changes to the steel tariff regime for a particular country, India, following negotiations over one of the United Kingdom’s most important trade agreements. I welcome the opening words...
My Lords, we should not have had to read in the Financial Times earlier this week that the Government had made specific changes to the steel tariff regime for a particular country, India, following negotiations over one of the United Kingdom’s most important trade agreements. I welcome the opening words...
My Lords, I will just say to the noble Lord that it was a pretty good try. First, there has been no change to India’s category 4 quota compared to the provisional quota published in April 2026. We did not negotiate quotas with any countries apart from our agreed outcome...
My Lords, I will just say to the noble Lord that it was a pretty good try. First, there has been no change to India’s category 4 quota compared to the provisional quota published in April 2026. We did not negotiate quotas with any countries apart from our agreed outcome...
My Lords, nearly 40,000 people are involved in steel production in this country. However, 400,000 people are involved in manufacturing as a byproduct from steel. It is really important that both sides of that industry are protected. My fear is that these tariffs may actually affect badly the manufacturing side...
My Lords, nearly 40,000 people are involved in steel production in this country. However, 400,000 people are involved in manufacturing as a byproduct from steel. It is really important that both sides of that industry are protected. My fear is that these tariffs may actually affect badly the manufacturing side...
My Lords, first, employment impacts form part of the Government’s wider assessment when determining any future steel trade measures. Our objective is to protect jobs throughout the steel
supply chain, both in primary steel production and among downstream manufacturers. We continue to engage closely with producers, manufacturers and trade bodies...
My Lords, first, employment impacts form part of the Government’s wider assessment when determining any future steel trade measures. Our objective is to protect jobs throughout the steel
supply chain, both in primary steel production and among downstream manufacturers. We continue to engage closely with producers, manufacturers and trade bodies...
My Lords, while there is a case for protection for speciality steels for sectors like the nuclear industry, surely the Government’s wider policy on quotas and tariffs is harmful to British industry as a whole. The awkward reality is that the domestic steel industry cannot supply the total demand in...
My Lords, while there is a case for protection for speciality steels for sectors like the nuclear industry, surely the Government’s wider policy on quotas and tariffs is harmful to British industry as a whole. The awkward reality is that the domestic steel industry cannot supply the total demand in...