Nigel Evans – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Trade

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Nigel Evans on 2016-10-21.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to increase the number of skilled trade negotiators in British embassies, consulates and high commissions overseas.

Greg Hands

The Department for International Trade has already established a strong and capable trade policy team with significant negotiating experience. The team has more than doubled in size since 23 June and is still growing. We will continue to hire the brightest and best talent from within the UK civil service and from elsewhere in order to deliver the best outcomes for the UK.