§ 17. Mrs. Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are taken by the diplomatic service positively to promote British industry overseas.
§ Mr. GoodladThrough the overseas trade services, which includes the DTI regional offices as well as our commercial sections overseas, the British Overseas Trade Board and direct contact, the diplomatic service maintains close links with industry. Trade promotion is the largest single activity of the diplomatic service overseas, providing British industry with a wide variety of export services, ranging from tailored market reports and trade fair assistance, to facilitating trade missions and individual business contacts.