Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what support he plans to provide to assist first-time export businesses; and if he will make a statement.

The Department for International Trade supports first-time exporters through a variety of tailored services.

Our digital platform GREAT.GOV.UK provides businesses access to millions of pounds’ worth of potential overseas business to help them start or continue exporting; and provides a new searchable export directory to match businesses according to the worldwide demand for UK goods and services.

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, helps UK companies of all sizes and in all sectors win, fulfil and get paid for exports. Its regional Export Finance Managers are the first point of contact for guidance for UK exporters, including first time export businesses.