Business and Trade

Exports: Small and Medium-sized Businesses

SMEs in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney tell me of their frustrations around exporting goods and now the Government have scrapped the trade show programme, which was set up to support British businesses to attend events and win overseas orders. Will the Minister tell the House and the thousands of businesses that rely on that vital support when there will be a replacement?

UK exports are increasing. Using current prices, they are up by £21 billion compared with 2023.

An error has been identified in my response to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney (Gerald Jones). The reply should have been:

UK exports are increasing. Using current prices, they are up by £21 billion compared with 2022.