Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 January 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2015. It was answered by Lord Livingston of Parkhead (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Poland

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 16 December 2014 (HL3123), what action they are taking to correct the trade deficit with Poland.

Answer: Her Majestyâs Government is actively engaged in encouraging more exports to Poland. UKTI Poland is part of a nine country regional network, focussed on helping British firms secure business wins and benefit from high value opportunities in key sectors (energy, infrastructure, defence & security, healthcare and life sciences, services and advanced engineering), together with FCO colleagues. The aim is to match Polish opportunities with UK capabilities, facilitate access to key Polish official stakeholders and, through, HMGâs accredited partner, the British Polish Chamber of Commerce Trade Team to provide tailored support to small and medium sized companies looking to export to Poland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL4021
Session: 2014-15
Related items: Poland
Monday, 8 December 2014
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Poland Balance of trade
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk