Written question asked by Viscount Waverley (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 February 2023. It was answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative) on Friday, 17 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.

Trade Promotion: Public Appointments

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what countries of strategic trade interest to the UK do not have a Prime Minister's trade envoy appointed to them; and what are the reasons in each case.

Answer: Prime Minister’s Trade Envoys are appointed to a wide spectrum of countries where they are able to make a significant contribution to the government’s trade and investment objectives and the ultimate decision is the Prime Minister’s. The government tailors our business and investor support in different countries depending on market conditions and opportunities. We are regularly reviewing countries and markets to identify where the appointment of a Trade Envoy can be of greatest benefit.

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