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Written question asked by Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru) on Friday, 15 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 2021. It was answered by Mike Freer (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Wool: Exports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether her Department has identified potential growth markets for British wool exports; and what steps she is taking to increase British wool exports to those markets.

Answer

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is developing a UK-wide, cross-government Export Strategy, driving economic recovery and the levelling-up agenda. On the 1st October, DIT launched the Export Support Service, allowing UK businesses to get answers to practical questions about exporting to Europe. DIT also has expert trade advisers locally and overseas, which support both wool and textile exporters, providing access to UK Export Finance and a range of online services unlocking opportunities globally.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57251
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Exports Wool
Link
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