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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

United Kingdom Trade Envoy Programme

28 April 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda

Business & Trade

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Key points

  • Chris Bryant MP announces the appointment of John Slinger MP as the UK's Trade Envoy to the Republic of Korea.
  • The appointment brings the total number of Trade Envoys to 32.
  • The Trade Envoys focus on 73 different markets.

Issue summary

The statement announces an appointment to the UK Trade Envoy programme.

Action requested

The Secretary of State appoints John Slinger MP as the United Kingdom's Trade Envoy to the Republic of Korea, bringing the total number of Trade Envoys to 32 focusing on 73 markets.

Key facts

  • The role of a UK Trade Envoy is unpaid and voluntary.
  • There are now 32 Trade Envoys covering 73 markets.
  • John Slinger MP from Rugby has been appointed as the Trade Envoy to the Republic of Korea.
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