The below Parliamentary question was asked by Nick de Bois on 2014-04-02.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many UK Trade & Investment staff were based in Turkey in (a) May 2010, (b) December 2013 and (c) March 2014.
Michael Fallon
In March 2014 there were 20 people working on trade and investment (18.9 Full Time Equivalent FTE) in Turkey. This figure was not materially different in either May 2010 or Dec 2013.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Nick de Bois on 2014-04-02.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment he has made of the prospects for UK exporters to Turkey; and if he will make a statement.
Michael Fallon
In October 2013, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office conducted an assessment to identify the prospects for UK export expansion to Turkey. The report concluded that UK exports to Turkey are projected to increase from £4.9 billion in 2011 to £9 billion in 2020. The report also identified which sectors provided the greatest opportunities and are most critical to growing UK exports to Turkey. UK Trade and Investment is leading for Government in actively helping UK business to maximise opportunities.