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Written question asked by Viscount Waverley (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 February 2023. It was answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative) on Friday, 17 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Trade Promotion

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what are the (1) roles, and (2) expectations, of the Prime Minister's trade envoys.

Answer

Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys are appointed to a wide spectrum of countries where they are able to make a significant contribution to the Government’s trade and investment objectives.

They champion Global Britain and promote the UK as a destination of choice for inward investment across all regions of the UK, helping to level up the country by supplementing the UK’s existing trade relations in their respective markets, working with our regional Trade Commissioners and global network to promote British business across the globe.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5530
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Trade promotion
Link
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