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Written Question
Trade Agreements: Dispute Resolution
Monday 16th March 2026

Asked by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what proposals UK negotiators have made on the transparency of investor-state dispute settlement arbitration at the (a) OECD and (b) UN.

Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

In line with the Trade Strategy, the UK continues to work with trading partners multilaterally, at the OECD and the UN, to pursue opportunities to improve ISDS practice, such as promoting transparency in ISDS proceedings. The proposals being discussed at the UN Commission for International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and the OECD can be found on their respective websites.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"The devastating fire on Union Street in Glasgow has destroyed small businesses and an iconic part of the city’s heritage, but the exceptional skill and courage of our emergency services prevented an even greater tragedy. We need a rapid, thorough investigation, with urgent implementation of recommendations. Local businesses, commuters and …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
10 Mar 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Rhodes (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 301 Labour Aye votes vs 10 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 203
Division Vote (Commons)
10 Mar 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Rhodes (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 308 Labour No votes vs 7 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 311
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Commonwealth Troops: First World War

"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ilford South on securing this important debate and on his powerful opening speech. Many Commonwealth troops made the ultimate sacrifice for us. In my constituency of Glasgow North, there are a number of Commonwealth war grave sites and memorials that commemorate a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Commonwealth Troops: First World War

"I thank the hon. Member for that intervention. I recognise the important work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its outreach and public engagement teams. I also recognise the huge contribution of volunteers in promoting that work.

How we commemorate and who we commemorate must reflect the full breadth …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"13. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle cyber-threats. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"I recently chaired a roundtable, which produced a report from Fortinet, a cyber-security firm based in my constituency. The report highlights the opportunities and risks of cyber-resilience as we transition to Great British Railways. Does the Minister agree that more public procurement has a crucial role to play in ensuring …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Business of the House

"Can the Leader of the House make Government time available for a debate on involving young people in decision making? When I recently visited primary 6 classes at St Monica’s primary school in my constituency, they made thoughtful points about issues in their local Milton community and their aspirations for …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 03 Mar 2026
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity

"Thank you, Sir Roger. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North East Hertfordshire (Chris Hinchliff) on securing this debate. Much of his speech focused on England and on rural areas. As the Member for Glasgow North, I hope to open up the debate slightly, in terms of crossing …..."
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