Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to help small businesses benefit from trade deals.

Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is vital for the growth of UK trade. Therefore, in all Free Trade Agreements the government seeks a dedicated SME chapter and SME-friendly provisions throughout. These signpost SMEs towards the information they need to pursue new trading opportunities and make informed decisions.

Businesses wishing to benefit from Free Trade Agreements can access dedicated resources every step of the way. This includes The Department for International Trade’s comprehensive offer for businesses, which features step-by-step guides on our great.gov.uk portal, opportunities to learn through our Export Academy, or one-to-one support from our Export Support Service and International Trade Advisers.