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UK businesses exported more than £416 billion to Europe in the year to March 2023, up 24% on the previous year.
What steps is she taking to increase trade with European countries?
Europe remains a vital destination for British exports, and UK businesses exported more than £416 billion in the year to March 2023. The Trade Secretary will attend the annual UK-Italy bilateral conference this weekend to advance export and investment promotion.
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Details on specific steps being taken to increase trade with European countries were not provided beyond mentioning a conference.
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Q2
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The youth group travel sector is worth £28 billion to the UK economy, but trade in this area has collapsed since Brexit. The Prime Minister made a vague commitment in March.
Here is an issue that could be discussed at that meeting: the youth group travel sector is worth £28 billion to the UK economy, but that two-way trade has collapsed since Brexit. The Prime Minister made a vague commitment in March that there would be an agreement for French school groups to visit the UK. We have heard no more details, and anyway we need a wider agreement to include other countries. When will the Government sort out this problem?
I think this matter sits not just with our Department, but with the Department for Education. I will write formally to the hon. Gentleman and ensure he receives an update on this issue.
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Details on when the government plans to resolve issues related to youth group travel sector trade post-Brexit were not provided.
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