Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps his Department is taking to increase awareness of the UK tech and innovation industry abroad; and what assistance his Department is providing to businesses to build their brands abroad.

The Department for International Trade promotes and showcases UK's leading tech capability and world class eco-system at major industry events globally, and through our extensive overseas network, working closely with industry partners such as Tech City UK, Tech UK and London & Partners. Companies have the opportunity to take part in focused trade missions, key tech industry events such as Mobile World Congress and meet with potential buyers. In addition, we have created the new "great.gov.uk" platform to help small and large businesses connect with global demand and promote their brands overseas. UK Export Finance is available to support UK exporters in winning business overseas.