Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 113547

Trade Promotion: Misconduct

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Sir Julian Smith

ConservativeSkipton and Ripon

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to investigate reports of alleged wrongdoing by UK Trade Envoys.

Answer

Chris Bryant
Any reports of alleged wrongdoing in public office are taken seriously by the Government. The Government remains committed to meeting its statutory obligations on records management, disclosure, and cooperation with competent authorities, and any requests...

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