§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how and by whom is a judgment reached on progress in UK business performance overseas. [47352]
§ Ms HewittEngaging in international trade is an important element in improving business competitiveness and productivity.
My Department has an objective, shared with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to enhance the competitiveness of companies in the UK through overseas sales and investments. Information on performance against the PSA target supporting that objective is published annually in the Government Expenditure 377W Plans reports for my Department and British Trade International, copies of which are available in the Libraries of the House.