§ Mr. Clifford Forsytheasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assistance he gives to facilitate the activities of exporters in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonThe industrial Development Board provides a wide range of assistance to exporting companies in Northern Ireland. This includes the provision of market intelligence, the organisation and sponsorship of trade missions, the organisation and sponsorship of Northern Ireland participation at trade fairs, and the provision of specialist marketing advice. The market research grant scheme provides generous financial support to encourage local companies to investigate export potential overseas. Additionally the export services of the British Overseas Trade Board are available to Northern Ireland companies through the Industrial Development Board which functions as a regional office of BOTB.