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<p>The Secretary of State led a delegation of over 100 UK companies to the Consumer
Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the world in support of fantastic, innovative
UK business. The full costs of the Secretary of State’s visit was paid for by the
department.</p><p> </p><p>The Department’s Tradeshow Access Programme provides grants
to eligible businesses to attend overseas trade shows. This Programme supported 16
businesses to attend the Consumer Electronics Show, at a cost of approximately £2,000
per business. None of these businesses had their visit fully funded by the department.</p><p>
</p><p>The department does not hold information on private costs incurred by members
of the delegation to attend the Consumer Electronics Show.</p>
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