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Debate between Iain Stewart and James Morris
Thursday 11th January 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Iain Stewart Portrait Iain Stewart (Milton Keynes South) (Con)
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4. What steps his Department is taking to support exports by small and medium-sized businesses.

James Morris Portrait James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis) (Con)
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8. What steps his Department is taking to support exports by small and medium-sized businesses.

Greg Hands Portrait The Minister for Trade Policy (Greg Hands)
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We have three main ways to support exports by SMEs. First, the great.gov.uk website offers digital tools, and has had more than 2.7 million visitors; secondly, international trade advisers based across England are supporting businesses; and thirdly, UK Export Finance has provided £3 billion in support. Last year it helped 221 UK companies, 79% of which were SMEs.