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Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Trade Agreements: Gulf States

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises located in (a) Buckinghamshire and (b) Milton Keynes to access potential opportunities arising from the UK-Gulf trade deal.

Answer

The UK‑GCC FTA puts SMEs across the country, including in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, at the forefront of the opportunities it creates. It will strengthen SME participation in international trade by fostering cooperation, improving access to trade-related information, simplifying customs processes, reducing tariffs and enhancing business mobility.

To help businesses access these opportunities, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) works hand-in-hand with firms to ensure they have the tools and knowledge needed.

For each FTA, DBT delivers a utilisation programme including raising awareness, producing practical and informative guides on key provisions, and signposting SMEs to support through business.gov.uk.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8417
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Gulf states Buckinghamshire Trade agreements Small businesses
Link
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