Proceeding contribution from Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 February 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Trade and Investment for Growth White Paper.

Trade and Investment for Growth White Paper

I commend the Secretary of State for today's statement on the White Paper. Last week I visited a company called Davin Optronics in Watford, which employs about 50 people. The company is really keen to expand into exports, yet it does not have the resources to fund a major campaign abroad. Can he assure me, first, that the measures in the White Paper for small businesses will assist them through UKTI, and secondly, that he, one of his colleagues or an official from UKTI will visit the company, help it, and get the publicity that this drive deserves?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 523 c336
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Bilateral aid Investment Economic growth Small businesses Trade Trade agreements Foreign investment in UK Trade promotion
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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