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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 20 January 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 January 2016 (named day). It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Monday, 25 January 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Trade Missions: Iran

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether any trade missions to Iran are planned involving businesses from the UK in 2016.

Answer


The UK government fully supports expanding our trade relationship with Iran. UK Trade and Investment will be leading a whole of government approach to engage with UK companies to ensure that UK businesses are well equipped to benefit from the commercial opportunities that will arise from sanction relief.


There is a desire on both sides to build a long-term bilateral relationship based on future partnership, where trade and investment is a key pillar. We plan to take further trade delegations to Iran in the near future across a number of sectors where UK companies are best placed to benefit from commercial opportunities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23456
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Iran Trade missions
Link
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