Question follow-through · 68587

Trade Promotion

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the (a) Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office and (b) UK Ambassadors on the promotion of exports.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
16 Jul 2025
Target answer date
21 Jul 2025
Answer
21 Jul 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 16 Jul 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the (a) Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office and (b) UK Ambassadors on the promotion of exports.

  2. 21 Jul 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 21 Jul 2025

    Answer published

    The Department engages regularly with other government departments including the FCDO. As set out in our Trade Strategy our overseas network is a critical asset for British businesses. The network is led by nine HM Trade Commissioners who work closely wit...

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