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Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Friday, 14 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 October 2022. It was answered by Marcus Fysh (Conservative) on Monday, 24 October 2022 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


UK Trade with EU

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether officials from her Department have had discussions with representatives of companies that have stopped trading with the European Union since the end of the Brexit transition period on the reasons behind those business decisions; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

The Department for International Trade remains committed to listening to a wide range of voices to ensure our trade policy delivers for the whole of the UK, including businesses. We have established an extensive stakeholder engagement framework allowing business and stakeholders the opportunity to feed into our trade policy.

In addition, the Export Support Service (ESS), has helped over 11,500 UK businesses trade with Europe. ESS has also contacted businesses that have stopped trading with the EU to make them aware of support available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63101
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Companies UK trade with EU Brexit
Link
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