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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Programme

12 January 2022 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Mike Freer Con Finchley and Golders Green

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At a glance

Key points

  • Two new members have been appointed to the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Programme.
  • The Trade Envoy Programme now includes 34 parliamentarians covering 72 markets.
  • The role of Trade Envoy is unpaid and voluntary, with cross-party membership.

Issue summary

The statement announces new appointments to the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy programme.

Action requested

Two new members have been appointed to the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Programme, increasing its total number of parliamentarians to 34 covering 72 markets. The role is unpaid and voluntary with cross-party membership from both Houses, supporting UK trade and investment agenda.

Key facts

  • Two new appointments made to the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy programme.
  • Graham Stuart MP appointed as Trade Envoy for Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos.
  • Lord Sarfraz of Kensington appointed as Trade Envoy for Singapore.
  • Total number of parliamentarians in the programme is now 34.
  • Programme covers 72 markets.
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