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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Programme

05 October 2020 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Elizabeth Truss Con South West Norfolk

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Prime Minister appointed fifteen new Trade Envoys on 2020-10-05.
  • The programme now includes 31 parliamentarians covering 69 markets.
  • These appointments are part of a voluntary and unpaid cross-party network.

Issue summary

This statement is about new appointments to the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy programme, which aims to support UK trade and investment in global markets.

Action requested

The Prime Minister has appointed fifteen new Trade Envoys, increasing the total number of parliamentarians involved in the programme to 31 covering 69 markets. These appointments are part of a voluntary and unpaid cross-party network that promotes the UK's international trade agenda.

Key facts

  • Fifteen new appointments have been made to the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Programme.
  • The total number of Trade Envoys is now 31 covering 69 markets globally.
  • The programme includes parliamentarians appointed as Trade Envoys for specific countries or regions, such as Costa Rica, Ukraine, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
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