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Written question asked by Chris Evans (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 7 November 2014. It was answered by Matt Hancock (Conservative) on Friday, 14 November 2014 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


World Expo: Italy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what progress he has made on (a) sponsors for, (b) exhibitors and (c) construction of the UK Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015.

Answer

UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is in discussion with a number of potential sponsors, and will announce sponsorships as they are contractually confirmed.

UK companies will be offered a range of opportunities to promote their products, services and expertise; at the UK Pavilion; in the centre of Milan as part of a global business programme; and as part of the wider campaign ‘Grown In Britain’ which will be delivered internationally through UKTI/Foreign & Commonwealth Office global networks.

Construction is proceeding according to timetable. The Expo organisers handed over the UK lot on 28 October 2014. The foundations of our Pavilion are complete. The manufacture of prefabricated elements of the Pavilion has begun in York. Construction on-site in Milan will begin imminently.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
213636
Session
2014-15
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Italy World Expo
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk