§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what role Trade Partners UK has in connection with defence equipment exhibitions in the UK and overseas; and if she will make a statement. [66554]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 3 July 2002]Government support for defence related exports remain the responsibility of the Defence Export Services Organisation (DESO). Trade Partners UK activities support DESO where appropriate in overseas markets. Support for defence equipment exhibitions overseas is available through Trade Partners UK's Support for Exports and Seminars Abroad (SESA) and Inward Missions schemes.