Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps her Department is taking to support UK small and medium enterprise engineering firms to reach a global market.

The Department for International Trade’s (DIT) refreshed Export Strategy supports HM Government’s ambition to unlock innovation and growth across the UK. The Strategy focuses on barriers faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including engineering firms, helping them access opportunities in new markets. DIT is seeking SME chapters and SME-friendly provisions throughout all our Free Trade Agreements.

British engineering SMEs can access support throughout their export journey from DIT’s Export Support Service, UK Export Academy, UK Export Finance and our global networks. Our Trade and Investment offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh bring support closer to business.