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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2025. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Africa: Trade Agreements

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what specific support the UK is providing to African small and medium-sized enterprises to enable them to benefit from UK-Africa trade initiatives.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out our commitment to unlock investment and trade with our African partners. We will provide further updates in due course on specific priorities and initiatives arising from that commitment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100457
Session
2024-26
Related items
The UK’s new approach to Africa
Monday, 15 December 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Africa Trade agreements Small businesses
Link
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