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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Friday, 21 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 (named day). It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Department for Transport: China

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which Ministers and officials from his Department (a) supported and (b) attended the three-day trade mission to China in March 2017; and what the cost to his Department was of supporting and attending that trade mission.

Answer

The UK maritime industry directly supports 500,000 jobs and contributes more than £22.2 billion to UK GDP. This visit was an opportunity for the UK government to strengthen maritime trade links between the UK and China and establish new partnerships between British and Chinese companies.

I led the trade mission to China for the Department for Transport and hosted a number of events at the forum including the visit on board RMS Queen Mary 2, promoting UK excellence in the maritime industry.

I also travelled to Hong Kong for a further two days for additional engagements. I was supported and accompanied on this trip at official level by my Private Secretary and the Deputy Director for Maritime Growth.

The total cost to the Department was £28,100.39.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71553
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Costs Department for Transport China Trade missions
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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