§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to encourage British retailers to expand their activities into the rest of the European Union. [10901]
§ Mr. OppenheimThrough the "Business in Europe" service, this Department, and Foreign and Commonwealth Office commercial staff based in other member states, offer a wide range of information, advice and practical assistance to help firms do business in European Union countries. Many British retailers are already well established on the continent, and I encourage all UK companies, including retailers, to make full use of the support we can offer.