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Overseas Investment: Africa

Asked by Callum AndersonLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 11 June 2025UIN 57510

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to assess the investment risk environment for firms seeking to operate in African growth markets.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

The Department for Business and Trade works across Africa offering direct support to UK businesses looking to expand their business in the region. This includes a dedicated team that advises UK businesses entering markets about doing business and investment environment. DBT focuses on markets, sectors, and deals where the UK has a competitive edge.

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