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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Programme

26 May 2022 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Mike Freer Con Finchley and Golders Green

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • New appointments to the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy programme have been announced
  • Three new Trade Envoys have been appointed to Canada, South Korea, and Turkey
  • The total number of Trade Envoys now stands at 40 covering 80 markets

Issue summary

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

Action requested

Three new members have been appointed as Trade Envoys to Canada, South Korea, and Turkey. The total number of Trade Envoys now stands at 40 covering 80 markets.

Key facts

  • Three new appointments made: Maria Miller MP (Canada), John Whittingdale MP (South Korea), John Hutton (Turkey).
  • Total number of Trade Envoys extended to 40.
  • Trade Envoy programme covers 80 markets.
  • The role is unpaid and voluntary with cross-party membership from both Houses.
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