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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Economic Recovery

Thursday 8 October 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Department committed to supporting exporters for economic recovery from covid-19.
  • Blachford UK in Holmewood highlighted as a positive example for other exporters.
  • UK working on transforming digital offer to exporters and negotiating with Canada.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Fletcher
Economy Business & Trade
Context

The question follows the government's economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the export sector. It highlights the need for measures to support exporters.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to support economic recovery from the covid-19 pandemic through UK exports?

Answer from Graham Stuart

Since the start of covid-19, my Department has been committed to doing everything it can to help exporters. Helping them to bounce back with extensive economic recovery measures continues to be a major priority. After significant monthly decreases in UK trade during the early stages of the pandemic, the UK is now seeing record month-on-month increases in exports, rising by 16.5% in June and a further 5.6% in July.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not provide specific steps or details on measures taken by the Department to support economic recovery through UK exports beyond general statements about export increases.

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Q2 Mark Fletcher
Business & Trade
Context

The question references a visit by the MP to Blachford UK, a manufacturer in Holmewood with strong international relations, particularly with Canada. The MP wants to highlight this company as an exemplary case for other exporters.

Question

I recently visited Blachford UK in Holmewood in my constituency. This brilliant manufacturer enjoys fantastic relations with many countries around the world, particularly Canada. Does the Minister agree that it is a shining example to exporters around the country and we need more companies like it, particularly in Bolsover?

Answer from Graham Stuart

Absolutely—we need more companies like Blachford. That is why we are transforming our digital offer to exporters and negotiating a continuity agreement with Canada. It would be great to see Opposition MPs joining us in encouraging their local exporters in the manner of my hon. Friend. I understand that he planted a maple tree at Blachford on a recent visit. I suggest that we should all be planting trees and celebrating our local exporters.

Not addressed: The answer avoids addressing whether more companies like Blachford UK can be encouraged in Bolsover, instead focusing on digital transformation for exporters and the need to celebrate local success stories.

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