§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures have been taken since 1997 to assist manufacturers in exporting. [51481]
§ Ms HewittTrade Partners UK, a joint DTI and FCO operation, was created in 2000 to strengthen the provision of support to exporters, including manufacturers. It provides a range of information, advice and support to potential and existing exporters.
In November 2001 we launched "Trade Partners UK—Your Passport to Export Success", a new assessment and skills-based package for new and inexperienced exporters to provide them with the training, planning and ongoing support they need to succeed overseas.