Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ashley Dalton and Mohammad Yasin

Thursday 30th November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Ashley Dalton (West Lancashire) (Lab)]

5. What steps she is taking to help small and medium-sized businesses to export.

[Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)]

19. What steps she is taking to help small and medium-sized businesses to export.

[The Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade (Greg Hands)]

The Government’s export support for SMEs includes the export support service; the export academy; more than 400 export champions; our network of nearly 200 trade advisers; and support provided around the world through the international market service. Just last week, my noble Friend the Minister with responsibility for exports announced that UK Export Finance is introducing more flexible fast-track financing for SMEs, making it easier than ever for UK firms to sell into international markets.