§ 27. Mr. ShersbyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is his policy for promoting trade with China.
§ Mr. NeedhamChina, as the world's fastest-growing economy, is a major trade promotion priority for the DTI.328W Together with the China Britain Trade Group, we are implementing a strategy to ensure that British business is well placed to take maximum advantage of the opportunities in the market. This includes targeted geographical and sectoral initiatives and a wide range of high profile trade missions. I have made four trade promotion visits to China since July 1992 and hope to lead another team of senior business people there in October.