Written question asked by Meg Munn (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2005. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to develop the trade relationship between the UK and Israel; if she will make a statement on bi-lateral trade between the UK and Israel.

Answer: Ms Munn: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what plans she has to develop the trade relationship between the UK and Israel; [222884] (2) if she will make a statement on bi-lateral trade between the UK and Israel. [222885] Mr. Alexander: UK Trade and Investment has developed a programme of trade development and inward investment activities with Israel in sectors which present real and specific opportunities for UK industry. UKTI has identified opportunities particularly in the high tech and financial services industries, as well as seeking to attract significant Israeli investment into the UK. 2004 trade figures for UK exports to Israel are £1.394 billion (£1.377 billion in 2003) and £943 million for Israeli imports to the UK (£882 million in 2003).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c674W; 222884;222885
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Exports Imports Overseas trade Trade Israel UK Trade and Investment
Contains statistics: Yes
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