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1542513

registered interest
date	15/11/2022
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, how many overseas visits the Prime Minister's Trade Envoys have made in an official capacity in each of the last 10 years.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	87984
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2022 answer text <p>The table below provides the number of international visits each year made by the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys over each the last 10 years and travel costs (including UK travel). Along with hotel costs each year over the last 5 years</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of visits </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Travel costs</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Hotel costs (from 2018-19 only) </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>£0.00</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>16</p></td><td><p>£55,741</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>46</p></td><td><p>£116,541</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>29</p></td><td><p>£68,717</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>69</p></td><td><p>£202,771</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>58</p></td><td><p>£154,067</p></td><td><p>£9816.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018/19</p></td><td><p>56</p></td><td><p>£149,548</p></td><td><p>£5919.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p>38</p></td><td><p>£104,848</p></td><td><p>£6820.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020/21</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>£739.00</p></td><td><p>£90.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021/22</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>£59,422</p></td><td><p>£4144.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Totals: </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>332</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£912,394</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£26,789</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie grouped question UIN 87985 87986 question first answered 21/11/2022 15:31:06 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1542516

registered interest
date	15/11/2022
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, how much the Government has spent on travel by the Prime Minister's Trade Envoys in each of the last 10 years.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	87985
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2022 answer text <p>The table below provides the number of international visits each year made by the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys over each the last 10 years and travel costs (including UK travel). Along with hotel costs each year over the last 5 years</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of visits </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Travel costs</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Hotel costs (from 2018-19 only) </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>£0.00</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>16</p></td><td><p>£55,741</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>46</p></td><td><p>£116,541</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>29</p></td><td><p>£68,717</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>69</p></td><td><p>£202,771</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>58</p></td><td><p>£154,067</p></td><td><p>£9816.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018/19</p></td><td><p>56</p></td><td><p>£149,548</p></td><td><p>£5919.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p>38</p></td><td><p>£104,848</p></td><td><p>£6820.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020/21</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>£739.00</p></td><td><p>£90.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021/22</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>£59,422</p></td><td><p>£4144.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Totals: </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>332</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£912,394</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£26,789</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie grouped question UIN 87984 87986 question first answered 21/11/2022 15:31:06 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1542522

registered interest
date	15/11/2022
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, how much from the public purse has been spent on hotel accommodation overseas for the Prime Minister's Trade Envoys in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	87986
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2022 answer text <p>The table below provides the number of international visits each year made by the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys over each the last 10 years and travel costs (including UK travel). Along with hotel costs each year over the last 5 years</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of visits </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Travel costs</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Hotel costs (from 2018-19 only) </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>£0.00</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>16</p></td><td><p>£55,741</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>46</p></td><td><p>£116,541</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>29</p></td><td><p>£68,717</p></td><td><p>NA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>69</p></td><td><p>£202,771</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>58</p></td><td><p>£154,067</p></td><td><p>£9816.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018/19</p></td><td><p>56</p></td><td><p>£149,548</p></td><td><p>£5919.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p>38</p></td><td><p>£104,848</p></td><td><p>£6820.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020/21</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>£739.00</p></td><td><p>£90.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021/22</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>£59,422</p></td><td><p>£4144.00</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Totals: </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>332</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£912,394</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>£26,789</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine answering member printed Andrew Bowie grouped question UIN 87984 87985 question first answered 21/11/2022 15:31:06 answering member 4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1520826

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
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, how many international trade advisers operate in (a) South West, (b) South East, (c) London, (d) West Midlands, (e) East Midlands, (f) East Anglia, (g) North West, (h) Yorkshire and Humberside, (i) North East, (j) Scotland, (k) Northern Ireland and (l) Wales as of 12 October 2022.
tabling member constituency	Chesham and Amersham
tabling member printed	Sarah Green
uin	61432
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>Please see the below breakdown of Department for International Trade (DIT) international trade advisers (ITAs) based on region:<br></p><p>Southern England:</p><p>South West - 25</p><p>East of England- 21</p><p>South East - 26</p><p>London - 2 (DIT was asked to take some tough budget decisions in 2021-22 Financial Year and, given the greater density of businesses and other business support available in London compared to the rest of England, Ministers made the decision that the London ITA service would cease.)</p><p>Midlands Engine:</p><p>East Midlands - 23</p><p>West Midlands - 36</p><p>Northern Powerhouse:</p><p>Yorkshire &amp; Humberside – 24</p><p>North West – 25</p><p>North East – 10</p><p> </p><p>ITAs are provided in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by the devolved governments.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 17/10/2022 13:45:42 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4918 label Biography information for Sarah Green

1491795

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how they measure the success of the Prime Minister's Trade Envoys.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL2055
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys showcase the UK’s world class expertise and promote the UK as the destination of choice for inward investment.</p><p>Trade Envoys add value to the efforts of HMG in their respective markets, through the soft power influence they bring in developing relationships with key influencers and feedback has been very positive. Trade Envoys are one part of the Department for International Trade’s support for British businesses seeking to export and win contracts overseas and we do not separate out the impact of Trade Envoys from our broader measures as part of the Outcome Delivery Plan.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 28/07/2022 13:33:46 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1438489

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent progress they have made in implementing their Made in the UK, Sold to the World strategy.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL6683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 answer text <p>The 12-point strategy has a range of new and existing support measures and we are focused on delivery. For instance, following a successful regional pilot, the Export Academy is now available to businesses across the country. The Export Support Service (ESS) resolves questions businesses have about trading with Europe and will expand this year to cover more global markets.</p><p>Our new Made in the UK, Sold to the World campaign promotes the opportunities of exporting to UK businesses. UK Export Finance has enhanced its offer to better support the finance needs of UK exporters by expanding its product range, increasing engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises, and seeking opportunities for UK exporters through its growing overseas network. We continue to work towards opening new markets for UK exporters through our new trade deals and broader work to remove market access barriers.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 21/03/2022 17:47:47 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1401253

registered interest
date	10/01/2022
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, if she will publish the activities conducted by each trade envoy since their appointment; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	100397
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2022 answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Programme has 34 Trade Envoys, covering 72 markets, who support the UK Government’s overall strategy to drive economic growth, promote UK trade and encourage inward investment, helping to level up the country. When undertaking their role they meet numerous people, including key government contacts, stakeholders and businesses and undertake to make two visits to their respective market(s) per year, although this varies depending on the market and the commercial opportunities being pursued. A summary of their activity will be published in the Department's annual report.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 18/01/2022 11:29:01 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1380320

registered interest
date	19/11/2021
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their (1) trade envoys, and (2) special representatives for Trade and Investment, are required to declare any (a) gifts they receive, and (b) conflicts of interest they may have, in the course of their duties; whether they will publish a list of all such gifts and conflicts of interest for the last 10 years; and what sanctions apply to any envoys or special representatives who fail to make the appropriate declarations.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL4212
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2021 answer text <p>Trade Envoys and Special Representatives appointed by the Department are required to declare gifts and hospitality that they receive in their roles. Trade Envoys and Special Representatives are also required to declare any interests (perceived or actual). The Department for International Trade (DIT) considers if any mitigations are needed on a case-by-case basis. We have no plans to publish a list of all such gifts and conflicts of interest for the last 10 years. It is the responsibility of the Trade Envoy to inform the Department of any change in their circumstances, and the Government can terminate any appointment where appropriate declarations have not been made.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 07/12/2021 13:41:18 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1377972

registered interest
date	12/11/2021
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 she is taking to increase awareness of the role of Trade Envoys and business opportunities in new and emerging markets.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	73963
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2021 answer text <p>The Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys support British business overseas and help attract investment into the UK. The programme works in collaboration with other trade promotion activities of the Department’s, focusing on emerging and high growth markets where additional senior interactions can be valuable. We engage with key stakeholders, chambers of commerce, trade associations and business organisations to ensure they are aware of Trade Envoys and have access to them.</p> answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green answering member printed Mike Freer question first answered 22/11/2021 11:42:38 answering member 4004 label Biography information for Mike Freer
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1353934

registered interest
date	08/09/2021
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 support and advice his Department provides to small and medium sized businesses to export to (a) Commonwealth countries and (b) non-Commonwealth countries.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
uin	45266
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2021 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade provides a range of support and advice services for SMEs looking to export both to the Commonwealth and beyond. These include a domestic network of International Trade Advisers (ITAs); hubs in Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Darlington; sector specialists in our Export &amp; Investment teams; grants from the Internationalisation Fund; in market advice from the Enhanced International Support Service; webinars, workshops and virtual events from the Export Academy; financial exporting support from UKEF’s specialist Export Finance Managers; and local market connections provided by DIT staff in 119 different countries around the world.</p><p>DIT is running the export and investment programme for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022 and uses Commonwealth events to promote closer trading ties among the businesses of member states.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 15/09/2021 17:00:20 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson