HL Deb 16 March 1981 vol 418 c645WA
The Duke of Abercorn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are satisfied with existing facilities in assisting the marketing of Northern Ireland industrial products.

Lord Elton

Northern Ireland industry has access to the full range of facilities for exporters which is provided by the United Kingdom Government. In addition, the Department of Commerce in Northern Ireland provides trade support services which are intended to meet particular regional requirements. Through this combination of national facilities and regional initiatives, industry in Northern Ireland has available a comprehensive service of trade support. The direction and content of the service offered is reviewed with interested organisations such as the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce. The Government believe that these services should be of major benefit to industry and will continue to encourage firms to make the fullest use of them.