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Manufacturing: Government Support

Thursday 20 January 2022 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The DIT launched a new exports campaign called "Made in the UK, Sold to the World" in 2021.
  • The trade and cooperation agreement ensures zero tariff and zero quota trade for UK businesses selling to EU customers.
  • The agreement includes product-specific rules of origin tailored to UK business needs, including innovative provisions.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Paul Howell
Business & Trade
Context

The question asks about recent steps taken by the Department to support UK manufacturing businesses in increasing exports and competing internationally.

Question

What recent steps her Department has taken to support manufacturing businesses to increase exports, participate in the global market, and compete internationally.

Answer from Mike Freer

In 2021, the DIT launched a new exports campaign: “Made in the UK, Sold to the World”. The campaign celebrates the quality of the UK manufacturing sector and its potential to export worldwide. We are reaching out to businesses across all UK regions and nations to create opportunities for our manufacturers.

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Q2 Paul Howell
Brexit Business & Trade
Context

The MP visited Gestamp, a manufacturing company in Newton Aycliffe that supplies subframes to motor manufacturers globally. The company raised concerns about the rules of origin and potential tariffs under UK-EU trade agreements.

Question

Will the Minister reassure Gestamp that it is safe for European businesses to trade with British companies and that our trade deal with the EU will not result in future tariffs?

Answer from Mike Freer

The trade and co-operation agreement ensures businesses can continue to sell to customers in the EU with zero tariff, zero quota trade as long as they meet rules of origin requirements. We have secured appropriate product-specific rules of origin tailored for UK business needs, including innovative rules for the automotive sector.

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