§ 23. Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the assistance his Department provides for exporting to north America. [5752]
§ Mr. FatchettA wide range of services is available to British exporters through our network of twelve Diplomatic Posts in the US and four in Canada. The assistance available includes market research, customised contact lists, help with finding agents and distributors and help with publicity for new products and services. Support is also available for companies participating in trade missions and trade fairs in the region.
§ 31. Dr. NaysmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he proposes to take to promote Britain's export trade. [5760]
§ Mr. FatchettI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave, earlier in the House today, to the hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Mr. Browne).