Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to increase the level of trade with Caribbean countries.

The UK and thirteen CARIFORUM States have signed the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), a development-focused trade agreement that will come into effect at the end of the transition period agreed between the EU and UK.

Through future dialogue under the EPA we will seek to encourage the creation of stable business environments that promote trade and investment between the UK and Caribbean, whilst being mindful of the specific needs and challenges faced by the Caribbean region.

Our recent Latin America and Caribbean Roadshow took place across five UK regions including Cardiff, Manchester and London to promote trade opportunities to UK companies, including opportunities in the Caribbean. Over 200 companies attended.