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<p>The British Chambers of Commerce is an important stakeholder for government and
we engage actively with their senior team and the network of 52 accredited Chambers
of Commerce in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The British Chambers of Commerce is also a delivery
partner for the Overseas Business Network initiative – a programme to increase the
number and range of private sector partners supporting UK exporters in overseas markets.
In 2013/14 and 2014/15, UK Trade & Investment trialled a number of initiatives
with the British Chambers of Commerce, including co-ordinating UK-end activity and
accrediting the overseas delivery partners.</p><p> </p><p>Following a review in November
2014, it was agreed that responsibility for co-ordinating the UK-end activity would
be shifted from the British Chambers of Commerce to UK Trade and Investment’s regional
delivery contracts with effect from April 2015. The British Chambers of Commerce continue
to accredit overseas delivery partners.</p>
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