Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the impact of her Department’s export strategy entitled, Made in the UK, sold to the World, published on 17 November 2021; and if she will make a statement.

UK exports were £728 billion in the 12 months to end of August 2022, up £116 billion in current prices, adjusted for inflation this shows an increase of £49bn.

The Export Strategy provides the foundation of our support for businesses, helping them capitalise on new trade deals. Since its launch, the Export Support Service has received over 11,500 enquiries. We have expanded the Export Academy, boosted our International Trade Advisor network, the ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ campaign continues to inspire businesses to export and last week’s International Trade Week attracted over 10,000 business registrations and held 120 business-facing events.