§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the role of(a) the Secretary of State and (b) the Scottish Executive in developing trade links for Scottish business. [121145]
§ Mr. DarlingTrade Partners UK is the lead Government organisation for helping companies based in the UK (including those in Scotland) achieve their export potential. Responsibility for the development of trade links for Scottish business lies with Scottish Development International, which is jointly operated by the Scottish Executive and Scottish Enterprise.