PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Treasury: Trade Agreements (12 October 2017)
Question Asked
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many officials employed in his Department as of 12 October 2017 have substantial experience of international trade negotiations.
Asked by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party)
Asked by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party)
Answer
HM Treasury has a strong and capable trade policy function which has grown significantly over the past year. In particular we have a dedicated team working on trade policy as well as a team focused on international trade in Financial Services. HM Treasury continues to work closely with other government departments, including the Department for International Trade, to build a world class trade policy that can deliver the best outcomes for the UK.
Answered by:
Andrew Jones (Conservative)
17 October 2017
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