UK FOOD AND DRINK EXPORTERS

Early day motion 2160, tabled 27 October 2009 by David Taylor (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

That this House praises the efforts of UK food and drink exporters to keep building their overseas sales in what are very challenging international trading conditions; welcomes the data published by the Food and Drink Federation showing that food and drink exports were worth £4.82 billion in the first six months of the year, up 10 per cent. in value terms on the year before; but notes with concern that many international competitors are benefiting from state-provided insurance cover; and urges the Government to extend its trade credit insurance scheme beyond the end of this year and to support an international scheme to ensure UK exporters can compete on a level playing field.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3.