Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, whether the UK is on course to meet the target to export £1 billion of goods and services by 2020; and if he will make a statement.

We remain committed to increasing UK exports around the world. Following the creation of the Department for International Trade (DIT), and the establishment of a network of 9 overseas Trade Commissioners, we are reviewing our performance metrics to ensure they remain fit for purpose in an evolving landscape.

We will use our world leading digital offer to equip exporters with the tools they need to take advantage of a world of opportunity, and use DIT’s presence in 108
countries to promote British products and services, whilst removing trade barriers and increasing market access.