HC Deb 20 April 2004 vol 420 c470W
Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps her Department is taking to promote trade with Far Eastern countries. [165543]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Working with business, UK Trade and Investment has developed a global strategy for each industry sector, targeting markets, including many in the Far East, where there are felt to be significant opportunities for UK industry. A comprehensive package of trade development measures, including subsidised trade missions, trade fairs, help to find agents/distributors etc, are available to eligible UK companies.