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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

United Kingdom Trade Envoy Programme

23 March 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda

Business & Trade

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Key points

  • David Taylor MP has been appointed as the United Kingdom's Trade Envoy to Japan.
  • The appointment brings the total number of Trade Envoys to 31.
  • The Trade Envoys focus on 72 markets globally.

Issue summary

The statement is about an appointment made by the Secretary of State to the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy programme.

Action requested

David Taylor MP has been appointed as the United Kingdom's Trade Envoy to Japan, bringing the total number of Trade Envoys to 31 focusing on 72 markets. The role is unpaid and voluntary with cross-party membership from both Houses.

Key facts

  • David Taylor MP has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Japan.
  • There are now 31 Trade Envoys focusing on 72 markets.
  • The role of a United Kingdom Trade Envoy is unpaid and voluntary with cross-party membership from both Houses.
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