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Written question asked by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 6 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Price (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Trade Promotion

Question

Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made in establishing a network of trade commissioners to highlight the importance of UK exports and to assist UK companies in exporting their products.

Answer

The Government will create a network of Her Majesty's Trade Commissioners to head nine new regional overseas posts. These Commissioners will bring together export promotion, investment, and trade policy overseas. The Department is currently finalising the scope of the roles and will begin recruitment shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL552
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Exports Trade promotion
Link
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