Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 7 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 May 2003. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what publications promoting British trade are funded or part-funded, by her Department; and how much was spent on such funding in 2002-03. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 12 May 2003).

Answer: Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what publications promoting British trade are funded or part-funded, by her Department; and how much was spent on such funding in 2002-03 [112861] Nigel Griffiths :[holding answer 12 May 2003]: During 2002-03, a number of publications were produced that were aimed at developing British overseas trade. These were funded and part funded centrally by British Trade International at a cost of £389,500. The publications are: Flagship brochure "Business Success Overseas" "Business Success Overseas2 Welsh version Guide to services provided by COI for exporters 8 Sector publications Overseas Trade Magazine--10 issues 2002-03 Annual Review The DTI also funds the New Products from Britain service, which promotes British products and services to potential overseas buyers. This includes leaflets, catalogues and brochures which cost a total of £272,326 in 2002-03.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 112861; 405 c169W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Department of Trade and Industry Finance Publications Public expenditure Overseas trade Trade promotion
Contains statistics: Yes
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