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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Exports: European Markets

Thursday 3 March 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2022-03-03 regarding exports to European markets.
  • Gerald Jones asked about further steps to help businesses export to the EU, citing additional bureaucracy faced by small businesses.
  • The Department launched the Export Support Service in October 2021 to assist exporters to Europe, offering a free service.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Gerald Jones Lab Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Context

Small businesses in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney face difficulties exporting to the EU due to added bureaucracy. Businesses are not aware of the available support.

Question

What further steps she is taking to help businesses export to European markets. Small businesses continue to struggle with exporting to the EU, facing additional bureaucracy. The questioner seeks more detail on available support and grants, and what else the Government will do.

Answer from Mike Freer

The Department launched the Export Support Service in October 2021 as a free service for exporters to Europe. The hon. Gentleman is invited to attend the export showcase next week for more details on available support. Becoming a parliamentary export champion could strengthen communication with businesses.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details on grants and further actions requested by the questioner.

How: I Will Not Reiterate The Full List Of Support That Is Available

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Q2 Gerald Jones Lab Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Context

Small businesses in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney face difficulties exporting to the EU due to added bureaucracy. Businesses are not aware of the available support.

Question

What further steps she is taking to help businesses export to European markets. Small businesses continue to struggle with exporting to the EU, facing additional bureaucracy. The questioner seeks more detail on available support and grants, and what else the Government will do.

Answer from Mike Freer

The Department launched the Export Support Service in October 2021 as a free service for exporters to Europe. The hon. Gentleman is invited to attend the export showcase next week for more details on available support. Becoming a parliamentary export champion could strengthen communication with businesses.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details on grants and further actions requested by the questioner.

How: I Will Not Reiterate The Full List Of Support That Is Available

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