§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with(a) the Association of Chief Police Officers and (b) trade associations representing the policing and security sector concerning the continuation of the work undertaken under the Home Office Export Initiative. [20018]
§ Mr. FatchettOfficials from this Department and the DTI are in discussion with the trade associations representing the policing and security sector. My noble Friend the Minister for Trade has also received representations from the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers. I am not aware of any discussions with the Association of Chief Police Officers.
§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what estimate he has made of the additional cost to his Department of undertaking work previously administered by the Home Office Export Initiative; and from which budget it will be found. [20017]
§ Mr. FatchettThere will be no additional cost to this Department.
§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs under what arrangements the work of the Export Initiative previously administered by the Home Office will be carried out by the overseas trade services section of his Department. [20019]
§ Mr. FatchettThis Department and the Department of Trade and Industry, under the banner of Overseas Trade Services, will continue to give advice and assistance to all UK companies seeking to trade overseas, including those companies from the security industry. This includes access to help provided under the Export Promoter Initiative and Trade Fair and Overseas Seminar Support Scheme.