Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 July 2002. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 4 July 2002 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 role Trade Partners UK has in connection with defence equipment exhibitions in the UK and overseas; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what role Trade Partners UK has in connection with defence equipment exhibitions in the UK and overseas; and if she will make a statement. [66554] Ms Hewitt: [holding answer 3 July 2002]: Government support for defence related exports remain the responsibility of the Defence Export Services Organisation (DESO). Trade Partners UK activities support DESO where appropriate in overseas markets. Support for defence equipment exhibitions overseas is available through Trade Partners UK's Support for Exports and Seminars Abroad (SESA) and Inward Missions schemes.

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