HC Deb 28 April 1994 vol 242 c295W
24. Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action he is taking to encourage trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Mr. Tim Smith

The Industrial Development Board has organised a series of export seminars and clinics to advise Northern Ireland companies about export opportunities in the Republic of Ireland. In addition, since 1992 the board and the Irish Trade Board have co-operated in a wide range of trade and export activities.