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Written question asked by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 March 2023 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Monday, 6 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Trade Promotion: Panama

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Panama was appointed; and how many times they have visited that country since their appointment.

Answer

The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys support the UK Government’s overall strategy to drive economic growth, promote UK trade and encourage inward investment. In addition to visiting their respective markets, Trade Envoys undertake a variety of activities including meeting UK companies, hosting inward delegations, and speaking engagements. Due to travel restrictions arising from the Coronavirus Pandemic many visits to markets were disrupted and Trade Envoys had to work virtually or through other means, strengthening the relationships to support the Government’s trade and investment agenda.

Trade Envoy

Country

Appointment Date

Number of Visits

Andrew Selous

South Africa

September 2017

4

Baroness Hooper

Panama

October 2020

1

Baroness Morris

Jordan

November 2012

3

Baroness Nicholson

Azerbaijan

April 2016

9

Baroness Hoey

Ghana

August 2021

2

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
153875
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Public appointments Visits abroad Panama Trade promotion
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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