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Trade Promotion: Misconduct

Asked by Sir Julian SmithConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 113547

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to investigate reports of alleged wrongdoing by UK Trade Envoys.

Answered by Chris Bryant

Any reports of alleged wrongdoing in public office are taken seriously by the Government. The Government remains committed to meeting its statutory obligations on records management, disclosure, and cooperation with competent authorities, and any requests will be handled in accordance with established procedures.

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