Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Douglas Alexander and Julia Buckley

Thursday 13th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Julia Buckley (Shrewsbury) (Lab)]

Will the Minister outline what steps the Department is taking to help increase trade with the Asia Pacific, and in particular the Philippines, where a major local company in my constituency, Beaver Bridges, is hoping to expand and grow significantly, with the trade support of this Government?

[Mr Douglas Alexander]

I happen to be meeting the Philippine Government next week, although alas in London, not in Manila. The Department is working hard to agree a Government-to-Government financing framework partnership. That is just part of the work we have under way. If I can be of direct assistance to my hon. Friend and to her local business, I will of course be happy to speak to her.