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Gerald Jones

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Tuesday 12th March 2024

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Ministerial Corrections
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The following are extracts from Business and Trade questions on 7 March 2024.
Gerald Jones Portrait Gerald Jones
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SMEs in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney tell me of their frustrations around exporting goods and now the Government have scrapped the trade show programme, which was set up to support British businesses to attend events and win overseas orders. Will the Minister tell the House and the thousands of businesses that rely on that vital support when there will be a replacement?

Nusrat Ghani Portrait Ms Ghani
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UK exports are increasing. Using current prices, they are up by £21 billion compared with 2023.

[Official Report, 7 March 2024, Vol. 746, c. 943.]

Letter of correction from the Minister for Industry and Economic Security, the hon. Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani):

An error has been identified in my response to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney (Gerald Jones). The reply should have been:

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