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Jobs in Yorkshire

Thursday 15 April 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Recent research estimates that 418,000 jobs in Yorkshire and Humber were supported by exports in 2016.
  • Jason McCartney hosted an online Department for International Trade roundtable for local businesses.
  • The Minister thanked Jason McCartney for his dedication to supporting and promoting jobs.

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Q1 Jason McCartney Con
Business & Trade
Context

Jason McCartney asked about the number of jobs supported by international trade in Yorkshire and Humber. He cited recent research from the Board of Trade paper.

Question

What recent estimate she has made of the number of jobs in Yorkshire that are delivered by international trade?

Answer from Graham Stuart (Minister of State for Trade Policy)

New research published alongside the Board of Trade paper “Global Britain, local jobs” estimates that 418,000 jobs were supported by exports in 2016 in Yorkshire and Humber. Of those jobs, 234,000 were supported directly by exporting businesses, while a further 184,000 form part of the UK supply chain of exporting businesses.

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Q2 Jason McCartney Con
Business & Trade
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McCartney hosted an online roundtable with local businesses to provide advice and support on exporting. He requested recognition of the session and assurance that DIT will continue investing in regional exporting advisers.

Question

I recently hosted an online Department for International Trade roundtable with local businesses, giving advice and support on exporting. Will the Minister please thank his team for helping to host that session? Will he make sure that the Department continues to invest in regional exporting advisers to support businesses across Colne Valley and Yorkshire so that we can continue to take full advantage of the new, exciting opportunities that international trade is bringing?

Answer from Graham Stuart (Minister of State for Trade Policy)

I thank my hon. Friend: is it not fantastic and uplifting to have someone who is genuinely dedicated to supporting and promoting the jobs upon which so many families depend? I am delighted that he has joined DIT's parliamentary export programme, as have colleagues from right across this House, supporting and encouraging businesses to grow internationally, including through unlocking the benefits of the free trade agreements. As he rightly highlights, DIT has 28 international trade advisers dedicated to the Yorkshire region who help small and medium-sized enterprises to fulfil their exporting potential and connect them to international business opportunities.

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