Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 119879

Overseas Trade: Commonwealth

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of strengthening trade relationships with Commonwealth countries.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The UK is committed to working with Commonwealth partners and institutions to further strengthen trade and investment. Through engagement at Commonwealth meetings, the UK has worked with partners to promote sustainable growth, resilience, and a strong, ru...

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