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Duke of York: Trade Promotion

Asked by Siân BerryGreen PartyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 50396

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how much was spent on (a) transport, (b) hotels, (c) official gifts and (d) other costs for overseas trips taken by Prince Andrew in his role as a trade envoy.

Answered by Gareth Thomas

The Duke of York was the Special Representative for UK Trade and Investment and not a Trade Envoy.

The Department for Business and Trade does not hold details of the specific costs for the Duke of York’s (a) transport, (b) hotels, (c) official gifts and (d) other costs for overseas trips taken in his capacity as a Trade Representative.

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