§ 18. Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps his Department is taking to maintain and increase exports to South America. [65208]
§ Mr. WilsonMy Department offers a full range of services to British companies seeking business in South America, including support for trade missions and trade fairs. Opportunities in the markets are extensively promoted throughout the United Kingdom, supported by Ministers, other Government Departments, Export Promoters seconded from the private sector and various private sector multiplier organisations. This is underpinned by visits to the region by various Government Ministers and by visits to this country by both Heads of Government and Ministers from Latin America.