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228305

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what the total cost was of the GREAT campaign launch in Shanghai; what the cost was of each element of that launch; and if he will publish a list of attendees at that launch.
tabling member constituency	Blaenau Gwent
tabling member printed	Nick Smith
uin	228206
answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	3928 label Biography information for Nick Smith

63379

registered interest
date	23/06/2014
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on how the UK's Embassies and High Commissions may be used more effectively to promote Northern Ireland trade and investment.
tabling member constituency	Bury South
tabling member printed	Mr Ivan Lewis
uin	201783
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>I have regular meetings with my Rt hon Friend the Foreign Secretary and other Cabinet colleagues on a range of matters concerning Northern Ireland, including the promotion of trade and investment. The Government feels that it is important that the UK trade and investment system works as effectively as possible with Northern Ireland counterparts to maximise Northern Ireland's impact.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chipping Barnet answering member printed Mrs Theresa Villiers question first answered 26/06/2014 12:25:55 answering member 1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers
tabling member	441 label Biography information for Mr Ivan Lewis

63386

registered interest
date	23/06/2014
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 19 June 2014, Official Report, column 723, on business, whether the Minister of State for Northern Ireland plans to attend any of the 16 events planned by UK Trade & Investment in connection with the International Festival for Business in Liverpool.
tabling member constituency	Bury South
tabling member printed	Mr Ivan Lewis
uin	201853
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>I have no plans at present to attend the International Festival for Business but I shall discuss the Festival when I next meet the Northern Ireland Minister for Enterprise, Trade &amp; Investment.</p><p>I expect my Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss the Festival with the Chief Executive of UKTI when she meets him shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Leicestershire answering member printed Mr Andrew Robathan question first answered 26/06/2014 12:28:44 answering member 334 label Biography information for Lord Robathan
tabling member	441 label Biography information for Mr Ivan Lewis

156716

registered interest
date	19/11/2014
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to promote overseas products that have been made in England.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	215156
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2014 answer text <p>Last year UKTI helped 48,000 companies trade abroad – more than doubled over the term of this government. Through its network of International Trade Advisors across nine English regions, and export experts in over 100 overseas markets, UKTI provides an extensive range of products and services to help exporters of all sizes. UKTI offers a wide range of export services across its English regional network and they are detailed on - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-trade-and-investment-services-for-exporters" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-trade-and-investment-services-for-exporters</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 28/11/2014 14:18:34 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

176553

registered interest
date	28/01/2015
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to her contribution of 27 January 2015, Official Report, column 746, on Second Reading of the Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill, what plans she has for co-ordination with the Prime Minister and other Cabinet colleagues of a determined effort to sell the benefits of Northern Ireland to the world.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	222411
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2015 answer text <p>Promoting Northern Ireland as a great place to invest was an aspect of the economic pact set out in June 2013. Since hosting the G8 summit in Northern Ireland the Government has worked in a number of ways to continue to promote Northern Ireland to the world. These include the Investment Conference in October 2013 which my Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister attended, the Investment Seminar for High Commissioners and Ambassadors which I co-hosted, and the first ever UK-Ireland joint trade mission. The Government will continue to seek out opportunities to market Northern Ireland on the global stage.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chipping Barnet answering member printed Mrs Theresa Villiers question first answered 02/02/2015 15:27:00 answering member 1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

224180

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many companies have received support under the High Value Opportunities scheme in each month of the 2014-15 financial year.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Mr Chuka Umunna
uin	225780
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2015 answer text <p>We only finalise and audit the statistics at the end of the financial year.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 09/03/2015 16:20:42 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4128 label Biography information for Chuka Umunna

224181

registered interest
date	27/02/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many companies have received support under the Overseas Business Networks Initiative in each month of the 2014-15 financial year.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Mr Chuka Umunna
uin	225781
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2015 answer text <p>The number of companies to have received support under the Overseas Business Networks Initiative in each month of the 2014-15 financial year is shown in the table.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Month – 2014/15 Financial Year</p></td><td><p>No. of companies to have received support</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>April</p></td><td><p>1031</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>May</p></td><td><p>1004</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>June</p></td><td><p>1461</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>July</p></td><td><p>1253</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August</p></td><td><p>536</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>September</p></td><td><p>1203</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>October</p></td><td><p>1142</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>November</p></td><td><p>1513</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>December</p></td><td><p>730</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Overseas Business Networks Initiative (OBNI) is a change programme led by UK Trade and Investment catalysing an increased role for the private sector in delivering high quality, practical trade support to UK companies on behalf of the Government in more than 35 high potential overseas markets. OBNI works with a wide range of partners, including Chambers of Commerce and British Business Groups overseas.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 09/03/2015 10:42:35 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	4128 label Biography information for Chuka Umunna

228306

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what the (a) total cost and (b) cost per area of expenditure was of the GREAT campaign launch in Los Angeles in February 2015; and who the attendees were at that launch.
tabling member constituency	Blaenau Gwent
tabling member printed	Nick Smith
uin	228204
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2015 answer text <p>The reception cost £85,000 with 35% funded by the private sector. Approx. £37,000 was spent on venue hire, food and drink, £48,000 on event management, logistics and security.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Approximately 500 guests from the creative sector including major studios and film production companies, sponsors, c-suite representative of British businesses with a presence in California as well as potential US investors in the UK, elected officials and media figures as well as more than 30 British Oscar nominees</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 26/03/2015 15:26:27 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock previous answer version 52027 answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	3928 label Biography information for Nick Smith

386517

registered interest
date	30/06/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many companies received support under the High Value Opportunities scheme in each month of the 2014-15 financial year.
tabling member constituency	Streatham
tabling member printed	Mr Chuka Umunna
uin	4988
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2015 answer text <p /> <p>In the 2014-15 financial year UK Trade and Investment supported 980 companies through the High Value Programme. Data is not recorded on a month by month basis.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 08/07/2015 16:57:25 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	4128 label Biography information for Chuka Umunna

427004

registered interest
date	09/11/2015
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps his Department is taking to promote British business in (a) Australia, (b) Canada and (c) New Zealand.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	15690
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2015 answer text <p>We are taking forward our manifesto commitment to strengthen relationships with Australia and New Zealand and bilateral trade plays an important part of this. Our trade campaigns are focussed on the strongest growing sectors that match UK business strengths. Australia continues to offer particularly good opportunities for UK firms in transport infrastructure witha Laing O’Rourke led consortium winning a £2.1bn highway upgrade project earlier in the year. Other sectors of opportunity include: defence, urban regeneration &amp; construction, airports, rail, ICT &amp; software, food &amp; beverage. The changing dynamics in the world economy have reduced demand for UK oil &amp; gas expertise but we are continuing to explore opportunities in renewable energy.</p><p>We are also using the GREAT Campaign to provide platforms for UK firms to network through business events around Rugby World Cup, Bond, the Clipper Yacht Race, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne and a broader Culture is GREAT campaign in Victoria. Trade missions from London, Northern Ireland and a sports infrastructure themed mission organised by Major Events International have all visited Australia in 2015. We are also supporting the launching of EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement talks and we maintain a strong flow of ministerial and high-level official contacts in support of the bilateral relationship including on trade and investment.</p><p>In New Zealand particularly good opportunities continue for UK firms in transport infrastructure, defence,construction, airports, rail, and food &amp; beverage. Our campaigns have exposed senior New Zealand infrastructure leaders to UK infrastructure best practice which has helped eight UK companies win contracts totalling over £28m this financial year.</p><p>We are using the GREAT Campaign here to provide platforms for UK firms to network through business events around Rugby World Cup, Bond and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Wellington. Trade missions from London and companies from Northern Ireland visited in 2015. We also strongly support the launch of negotiations on an EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and we will continue to use ministerial engagement in 2016 to further trade and business objectives.</p><p>In Canada, our efforts are focussed on those sectors with the highest potential for British business and where the UK has competitive advantage. These include: energy, infrastructure, transport, financial services, creative industries and defence and security. Activities in the past three months to deliver this include: a Northern Ireland Minister led trade mission to Montreal &amp; Toronto; securing business for UK film producers at the Toronto International Film Festival; deliver a 12 day programme of GREAT activity in Toronto and supporting low carbon technology at the opening of Shell’s Carbon Capture and Storage facility in Alberta.</p><p><br> In 2016 we will promote the Canada EU comprehensive economic and trade agreement which will deliver substantial benefit for UK business. This will include publication of a report to highlight specific opportunities for UK business afforded by CETA and a roadshow of profile raising UK events targeted at businesses.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 04/12/2015 11:42:51 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

450795

registered interest
date	04/02/2016
answering body	Prime Minister
answering dept id	23
answering dept short name	Prime Minister
answering dept sort name	Prime Minister
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Prime Minister, what the (a) job description, (b) budget and (c) selection criteria is for each of his trade envoys.
tabling member constituency	Delyn
tabling member printed	Mr David Hanson
uin	25865
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2016 answer text <p>Information regarding trade envoys can be found on the gov.uk website.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Mr David Cameron grouped question UIN 25866 26060 question first answered 10/02/2016 15:57:08 answering member 1467 label Biography information for Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton
tabling member	533 label Biography information for Lord Hanson of Flint

450796

registered interest
date	04/02/2016
answering body	Prime Minister
answering dept id	23
answering dept short name	Prime Minister
answering dept sort name	Prime Minister
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Prime Minister, who he has appointed as a trade envoy to which countries since May 2010.
tabling member constituency	Delyn
tabling member printed	Mr David Hanson
uin	25866
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2016 answer text <p>Information regarding trade envoys can be found on the gov.uk website.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Mr David Cameron grouped question UIN 25865 26060 question first answered 10/02/2016 15:57:08 answering member 1467 label Biography information for Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton
tabling member	533 label Biography information for Lord Hanson of Flint

451050

registered interest
date	05/02/2016
answering body	Prime Minister
answering dept id	23
answering dept short name	Prime Minister
answering dept sort name	Prime Minister
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Prime Minister, which hon. and Right hon. Members have been appointed by him to which countries as a trade envoy.
tabling member constituency	Delyn
tabling member printed	Mr David Hanson
uin	26060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2016 answer text <p>Information regarding trade envoys can be found on the gov.uk website.</p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Mr David Cameron grouped question UIN 25865 25866 question first answered 10/02/2016 15:57:08 answering member 1467 label Biography information for Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton
tabling member	533 label Biography information for Lord Hanson of Flint

451167

registered interest
date	08/02/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to promote trade opportunities for UK businesses in high-growth markets.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Julian Knight
uin	26214
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2016 answer text <p>Increasing exports, to all overseas markets, is a key factor in the Government’s long-term economic plan. Government departments are working together to support UK businesses looking to take advantage of overseas opportunities and to create a strong business environment that allows them to flourish both at home and overseas. A key part of this work is to identify export opportunities, many of which are based around the needs of high-growth and emerging markets.</p><p>This effort to drive economic growth is supported in part by the Prime Minister’s <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/trade-envoys" target="_blank">Trade Envoy Programme</a>, a group of appointed parliamentarians drawn from across the political spectrum. Envoys are carefully selected for their experience, skills and knowledge of particular sectors or markets, or their knowledge of business in an effort to identify substantial trade and investment opportunities. There are now 24 Trade Envoys covering 50 high-growth and emerging markets.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 25/02/2016 17:31:16 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

458012

registered interest
date	07/03/2016
answering body	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept id	26
answering dept short name	Business, Innovation and Skills
answering dept sort name	Business, Innovation and Skills
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to promote trade opportunities for UK business in high-growth markets.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	30051
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2016 answer text <p>I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Solihull (Julian Knight) on 25 February 2016 to Question <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2016-02-08/26214/" target="_blank">26214</a>.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 10/03/2016 15:45:19 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

598470

registered interest
date	10/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of commissioning a new Royal Yacht for the promotion of UK trade abroad.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	47838
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2016 answer text <p>I outlined the Government’s position on commissioning a new Royal Yacht for trade promotion during the debate in Westminster Hall on 11 October.</p><p><a href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2016-10-11/debates/A35B4CBD-3DFE-4BB7-B9C4-BB9E99422890/RoyalYachtBritanniaInternationalTrade" target="_blank">https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2016-10-11/debates/A35B4CBD-3DFE-4BB7-B9C4-BB9E99422890/RoyalYachtBritanniaInternationalTrade</a></p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 17/10/2016 14:23:08 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

621073

registered interest
date	25/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department is taking to increase demand for British services and manufactured goods in non-EU unsaturated markets abroad.
tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
uin	50217
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2016 answer text <p>Firstly, the Department for International Trade is focusing resources in those markets and sectors (not just countries) that can add the most value, based on our forecasting. We have identified a number of these markets; three quarters of which are outside of the EU. These delivery plans provide export promotion support in high priority areas, and will focus Government efforts to encourage foreign buyers to buy British. They range from pursuing rail opportunities in Southern Africa to healthcare in China; from food &amp; drink in Australia to airports in Mexico.</p><p> </p><p>Secondly, our department has inherited the GREAT Britain campaign, which showcases the best of what the UK has to offer to inspire the world and encourage people to visit, do business, invest and study in the UK. This campaign unites the efforts of the public and private sector to help generate jobs and growth for Britain. The campaign has already secured confirmed economic returns of £1.9bn for the UK. It can now be seen in 144 countries worldwide and nearly 300 cities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The programme is designed to enable UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of the global appetite for UK products, skills and expertise in markets around the world.</p><p> </p><p>Thirdly, in order to help promote economic growth in developing countries the government has created a new cross-Whitehall Prosperity Fund worth £1.3 billion over the next 5 years. Its priorities include improving the business climate, competitiveness and operation of markets, energy and financial sector reform, and increasing the ability of governments to tackle corruption. These reforms will drive sustainable development in developing countries, and create opportunities for UK companies.</p><p> </p><p>Fourthly, UK Export Finance provides a diverse range of products to ensure that no viable UK export fails for want of finance or insurance from the private sector. They have provided a total of £15bn of support over the last 5 years. These products ensure that finance is not an obstacle to British businesses being awarded contracts in markets across the world.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 28/10/2016 13:55:35 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

622072

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what the cost to the public purse was of the UKTI British House project in Rio; what the aims of that project were; and what steps his Department has taken to assess its effectiveness towards those aims.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	50357
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2016 answer text <p>The British House in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics was a unique partnership between the British Olympic Association, the British Paralympic Association, the Mayor of London and the UK Government’s GREAT Britain campaign. The total budget for British House during the Olympics was £3.8m and for the Paralympics £1.2m with each partner contributing financially towards the cost of delivery. Sponsorship, gifted mainly through value-in-kind with a wide range of companies also contributed to reducing certain budget items. Project costs are currently being finalised and details of expenditure will be published on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a> in accordance with government commitments on transparency in procurement.</p><p>British House was a unique platform which showcased the best of London and the UK from its culture, sporting prowess, business expertise and investment opportunities to an international audience at the world’s biggest sporting event, building on the success of London 2012. All partners involved in British House worked together to provide a home away from home for Team GB and ParaGB athletes, their friends and families to celebrate their sporting performance. Over time, we expect British House to contribute to the GREAT Britain campaign by not only enhancing the perception of the UK but by increasing levels of trade, investment, tourism and international students to the UK.</p><p>Each partner is currently evaluating their own contribution to British House. The Department for International Trade is analysing feedback that was collected from guests when the House was open and post-event and will make available its report publicly.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 31/10/2016 17:03:28 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

622111

registered interest
date	26/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 October 2016 to Question 47643, what estimate his Department has made of the number of times a new Royal Yacht would have to be used for trade promotion to represent a good return on investment.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	50557
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2016 answer text <p>The Government is determined to deliver on its ambition for stronger global trade. Whilst it is important to recognise the iconic role the Royal Yacht played during its period of service, commissioning a new Royal Yacht is not on the Government's agenda. As a result, this Department has not undertaken a cost/benefit analysis of deploying a Royal Yacht for trade promotion.</p><p>There is nothing to prevent private enterprise from proposing and building a new yacht for the UK to use for trade support, overseas visits and humanitarian reasons.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 03/11/2016 14:58:42 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

631296

registered interest
date	07/11/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 31 October 2016 to Question 50357, what the timeframe is for evaluating (a) feedback and (b) the overall effect of the British House project; and when that information will be published.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Northfield
tabling member printed	Richard Burden
uin	52039
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2016 answer text <p>Officials from the Department for International Trade are currently analysing the responses we have received from visitors to the British House. Further responses are being followed-up to ensure a comprehensive evidence base on which to draw conclusions. The impact of the House will be measured against a return of HMG’s investment (ROI) in line with National Audit Office requirements (NAO) as well as the contribution the British House has made to the GREAT Britain campaign.</p><p>It is expected that a summary report for approval will be submitted to Ministers in January.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 14/11/2016 17:40:53 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	301 label Biography information for Richard Burden

661851

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to promote British values of fairness, tolerance and equality in his discussions with potential future trade partners.
tabling member constituency	Brent North
tabling member printed	Barry Gardiner
uin	58082
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK has long supported the promotion of our values globally and this will continue as we leave the EU.</p><p>We are working closely with counterparts across a wide range of countries and markets, in order to promote the UK as a great place to do business and with which to trade, and to ensure that Britain becomes a global leader in free trade once we leave the EU.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 11/01/2017 11:08:13 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	146 label Biography information for Barry Gardiner

663070

registered interest
date	20/12/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department is taking to offer support to new exporters with meeting areas and networking facilities at overseas exhibitions.
tabling member constituency	Brent North
tabling member printed	Barry Gardiner
uin	58410
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade supports over 400 events and missions annually and has a presence at major trade shows overseas to support UK companies, including new British exporters. At these events meeting areas and networking facilities are available to help businesses promote their goods/services.</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 13/01/2017 13:49:42 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	146 label Biography information for Barry Gardiner

661847

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what his plans are for funding sector-specific (a) trade missions and (b) market research to encourage exports.
tabling member constituency	Brent North
tabling member printed	Barry Gardiner
uin	58078
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade is committed to providing operational support for exports and facilitating inward and outward investment. Since the founding of the Department for International Trade, 82 trade missions have been undertaken or are scheduled to take place up to and including 31 March 2017, visiting 35 markets (including North America, East &amp; South Asia).</p> answering member constituency Wyre Forest answering member printed Mark Garnier question first answered 13/01/2017 13:51:41 answering member 4074 label Biography information for Mark Garnier
tabling member	146 label Biography information for Barry Gardiner

661848

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what funding his Department plans to provide to support sector-specific trade delegations to (a) North America, (b) East Asia and (c) South Asia.
tabling member constituency	Brent North
tabling member printed	Barry Gardiner
uin	58079
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>Since the founding of the new Department for International Trade, up to and including the 31st March 2017, the following funds have been invested to support sector-specific trade delegations to a) North America, b) East Asia and c) South Asia;</p><p> </p><p>a) North America: £293,310</p><p> </p><p>b) East Asia: £190,845</p><p> </p><p>c) South Asia: £212,955</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 13/01/2017 12:45:06 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	146 label Biography information for Barry Gardiner

661865

registered interest
date	19/12/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Promotion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what (a) multi-industry and (b) industry-specific market visits his Department plans to organise in key regions including (i) North America, (ii) East Asia and (iii) South Asia.
tabling member constituency	Brent North
tabling member printed	Barry Gardiner
uin	58169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>Since the Department for International Trade was founded, the following multi-industry and industry-specific market visits have been delivered or are planned to take place in the regions referenced up to and including the 31st March.</p><p>In summary, the department has delivered or is planning to deliver 3 multi-industry market visits to North America and 1 each to East Asia and South Asia, 10 industry-specific market visits to North America and 6 each to East Asia and South Asia.</p><p>Planning for 17/18 is currently underway and a programme of market visits for the period will be finalised in due course.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 13/01/2017 12:40:53 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	146 label Biography information for Barry Gardiner