Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many meetings he has had with (a) Ministers in the Welsh Government, (b) businesses in Wales and (c) Ministers in the Wales Office since his appointment.

Wales plays an important role as part of the UK’s strategy for boosting exports and inward investment and DIT has good relationships with the Welsh Government. My Rt Hon friend the Secretary of State met with a range of businesses during his recent visit to Wales and has regular discussions with cabinet colleagues and the Wales Office regarding trade and investment. The Prime Minister led her first business delegation to India in November, and the Secretary of State and I were able to engage with Welsh businesses that joined the visit.