Written question asked by Mohammad Sarwar (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2003 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 reassess the list of countries selected as target markets for preferential trade promotion; if she will withdraw preferential trade promotion status from Israel; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Sarwar: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to reassess the list of countries selected as target markets for preferential trade promotion; if she will withdraw preferential trade promotion status from Israel; and if she will make a statement. [137115] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The trade promotional activities of UK Trade and Investment (formerly British Trade International) reflect commercial developments overseas which present real and specific opportunities for UK industry sectors. In the case of Israel, we have identified opportunities, particularly in the high tech industries, and have developed a programme of activity designed to bring these opportunities to the attention of UK firms.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 413 c186W; 137115
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: EU external trade Overseas trade Trade Trade agreements Israel Trade promotion
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk