Written question asked by Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 September 2019. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.

Wines: Exports

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps her Department is taking to support British wine exports.

Answer: The global demand for British wine continues to increase, with British wine now being sold in over 40 countries world-wide. The Department works hand-in-hand with key industry bodies to help support and promote the sector. Our activities include: hosting international buyer visits to the UK and matchmaking them with UK wine producers; providing financial support for companies to exhibit at key overseas trade shows; supporting overseas missions to new markets; and running influencer visits to continue to enhance the reputation of our wine industry globally.

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