§ Mr. McDonnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action his Department is taking to promote trade between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. [107589]
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§ Mr. CabornThe services of British Trade International are available to exporters to the Republic of Ireland as they are to exporters to other Western European countries. Activities include the Export Explorer scheme to encourage first-time exporters to visit the Republic, an export promoter to inform companies of the opportunities in the market and encourage them to trade with the Republic and sectoral activities such as the provision of information stands at trade fairs in Ireland.