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Asked by Dame Harriett BaldwinConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 65256

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made on the potential impact of the accelerated Trade Strategy timetable on business planning.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

The Government published its Trade Strategy on 26 June which was positively received by business. The Government will work closely with stakeholders on the implementation of the strategy, to ensure that resources are prioritised to deliver on key commitments such as opening new export and market opportunities and strengthening our trade defence capabilities.

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