Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many international trade advisers operate in (a) South West, (b) South East, (c) London, (d) West Midlands, (e) East Midlands, (f) East Anglia, (g) North West, (h) Yorkshire and Humberside, (i) North East, (j) Scotland, (k) Northern Ireland and (l) Wales as of 12 October 2022.

Please see the below breakdown of Department for International Trade (DIT) international trade advisers (ITAs) based on region:

Southern England:

South West - 25

East of England- 21

South East - 26

London - 2 (DIT was asked to take some tough budget decisions in 2021-22 Financial Year and, given the greater density of businesses and other business support available in London compared to the rest of England, Ministers made the decision that the London ITA service would cease.)

Midlands Engine:

East Midlands - 23

West Midlands - 36

Northern Powerhouse:

Yorkshire & Humberside – 24

North West – 25

North East – 10

ITAs are provided in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by the devolved governments.