Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 15577

Business: Ayrshire

Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

Alan Gemmell

LabourCentral Ayrshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support businesses in Ayrshire in accessing opportunities from free trade deals.

Answer

Blair McDougall
Free trade agreements are central to our plan for growth, helping UK businesses to compete and succeed in global markets. Through FTAs, businesses can benefit from tariff reductions, improved market access, and enhanced protections in investment and digit...

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