Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 January 1998. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 1998 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Pursuant to the recommendations of the Export Forum, if he will comment on his Department's export promotion work. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Anne Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the recommendations of the Export Forum, if he will make a statement on his Department's export promotion work. [20427] Mr. Fatchett: This Department welcomes the report of the Export Forum, and supports the thrust of their proposals, which will form an important basis for a new export initiative. Supporting British business abroad helps create prosperity at home, and is one of this Department's key roles.

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