HC Deb 11 November 2003 vol 413 c186W
Mr. Sarwar

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to reassess the list of countries selected as target markets for preferential trade promotion; if she will withdraw preferential trade promotion status from Israel; and if she will make a statement. [137115]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

The trade promotional activities of UK Trade and Investment (formerly British Trade International) reflect commercial developments overseas which present real and specific opportunities for UK industry sectors. In the case of Israel, we have identified opportunities, particularly in the high tech industries, and have developed a programme of activity designed to bring these opportunities to the attention of UK firms.