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Written question asked by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 22 February 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2018. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Friday, 2 March 2018 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


China: Trade Missions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many Scottish companies which had not previously taken part in a trade mission were invited on the last trade visit to China in 2017.

Answer

All UK companies, including those located or operating in Scotland, are able to access the Department for International Trade's (DIT) national events and missions programme. This is viewable on great.gov.uk which is promoted nationally.

The most recent trade mission to China in 2017 was for the Airports sector and ran from 27th _ 30th November. One Scottish company took part in this trade mission. They have received ongoing support from DIT.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129061
Session
2017-19
Subjects
China Scotland Trade missions
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk