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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew Selous (Conservative). It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 16 February 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


International Trade

Question
If he will make a statement on his Department's policy on increasing the UK's share of international trade and inward investment.
Answer

Overseas trade is an essential part of the UK's prosperity. UK Trade & Investment helps companies in the UK to develop their businesses internationally. UKTI also works to attract high quality inward investment and the UK is the No. 1 location in Europe for inward investment.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
442 c1541 
51997 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
International Trade
Thursday, 16 February 2006
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
International Trade
Thursday, 16 February 2006
Oral question time interventions
House of Commons
Subjects
Overseas trade Trade Foreign investment in UK UK Trade and Investment
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk