Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Colin Clark and Liam Fox

Thursday 17th May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Colin Clark (Gordon) (Con)]

T2. I hope that the Secretary of State enjoyed his recent visit to Aberdeen, which is probably the most productive part of Scotland, let alone the United Kingdom. Does he agree that the oil and gas industry is a deserving recipient of the export finance that is boosting that valuable sector?

[Dr Fox]

I did indeed enjoy my visit to Aberdeen, where I was able to chair a roundtable of companies from across the oil and gas industries as well as meeting senior figures from the Wood Group. Representatives of UK Export Finance were present at both meetings, and, as my hon. Friend will know, we are more than happy for UKEF facilities to be made available to the sector.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Colin Clark and Liam Fox

Thursday 22nd February 2018 Commons Chamber

[Dr Fox]

In our transitional arrangements, we have made very clear that the key element is continuity. Until we create bespoke arrangements with those countries, we will maintain the provisions that exist today.

[Colin Clark (Gordon) (Con)]

4. What steps he is taking to strengthen UK trading relations with Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries in the Pacific.