§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure that British embassies present an approachable and accessible profile to individuals and businesses seeking to develop better trade links. [30217]
§ Mr. FatchettProviding effective support to British business abroad is one of our key aims. 217 posts provide a global network of commercial services. We issued guidelines in October last year to posts on best practice. These include ideas on how best to provide an accessible service which meets the customer's needs. Our programme of attachments of business people to posts is also helping to create a more business-like culture.