Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 29 June 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 July 2017 (named day). It was answered by Mark Garnier (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.
Balance of Payments: North East
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how the Government plans to ensure that the North East retains its balance of payment surplus after the UK leaves the EU.
- Answer
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The Department for International Trade (DIT) is committed to supporting the region with a network of International Trade Advisors and a collaboration with major business multipliers such as the North East England Chamber of Commerce.
The region is part of the Northern Powerhouse from which DIT will this year run 16 trade missions. North East businesses are also encouraged to join DIT’s national mission programme and DIT’s national High Value Campaigns, which focus on key sector opportunities overseas.
DIT Northern Powerhouse sector specialists support inward investment to help maintain the strong business and industrial base in the region.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2178
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- North East Balance of payments Brexit
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- 2017-07-04 17:02:53 +0100
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