Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 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 the level of (a) exports to and (b) imports from Iran was in 2001-02; and what steps she is taking to expand this trade. - Includes figures. (Printed on 04.11.2002 in Bound Volume 392 c150-1W)

Answer: Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the level of (a) exports to and (b) imports from Iran was in 2001-02; and what steps she is taking to expand this trade. [78306] Ms Hewitt: UK exports of goods to Iran in 2001 were worth £432 million while imports from Iran were worth £28 million. In the eight-month period from January to August 2002 UK exports of goods amounted to £283 million. UK imports were £26 million. UK exports of services to Iran in 2001 totalled £126 million, imports from Iran were worth £31 million. Trade Partners UK, including the commercial team at the embassy in Tehran, offers a strong package of support for British companies wishing to do business with Iran. In addition to providing up to date information on market conditions, they support a programme of trade missions to the market, help British groups attend key trade fairs, organise inward missions and provide targeted assistance to UK companies in key sectors.

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