Oral QuestionDepartment for International Trade

“What recent assessment she has made of the potential contribution of future foreign direct investment to the economy of each region of the UK.”

Tabled: 2 March 2020Answered: 5 March 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for International Trade

Answer from Hansard

Emma Reynolds

As I said in answer to a previous question, we are looking at the form. Some 90% of applicants now apply online, but we note that the paper form is long and we are considering how we can simplify it.