HC Deb 29 June 1976 vol 914 cc88-9W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what special facilities or financial aid are available to assist Northern Ireland firms in marketing their products abroad in view of their remoteness from major markets.

Mr. Moyle

The full range of Government export services is available to firms in Northern Ireland and the functions of the new Northern Ireland Development Agency include the provision of advisory services in relation to marketing. In addition the Northern Ireland Agricultural Trust has as one of its responsibilities the development of the marketing of agricultural produce outside Northern Ireland.

Some funds from the Northern Ireland Special Assistance Grant are used by the Seed Potato Marketing Board to assist promotional activities in connection with the sale of potatoes abroad.