Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what support is available to SMEs in Fylde constituency that wish to export abroad.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Fylde have access to the full range of Department for International Trade (DIT) support. Through local International Trade Advisers, DIT teams overseas, sector specialists and the Exporting is GREAT Digital Hub we encourage and support them to start, increase or sustain exporting activity through tailored support and advice. This includes strategic guidance, connection to overseas business opportunities, access to trade shows, invitation to DIT trade missions, bespoke market research, export masterclasses and access to export finance. We also support via local organisations including ‘Export Champions’ who assist SMEs on their export journey pro-bono. We have thirteen Champions across Lancashire and four in Fylde.