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United Kingdom Trade Envoy Programme

28 April 2026

Proposing MP
Rhondda
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade

At a Glance

Issue Summary

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

Action Requested

The Secretary of State appoints John Slinger MP as t [1D [K the United Kingdom's Trade Envoy to the Republic of Korea, bringing the tot [3D [K total number of Trade Envoys to 32 focusing on 73 markets.

Key Facts

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