EXPORTING FOR BRITAIN

Early day motion 770, tabled 26 November 2012 by Barry Sheerman (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House recognises that exporting is good for Britain and welcomes the fact that businesses are engines of growth through exporting; further recognises the size and persistence of the UK's trade deficit and understands the need to rebalance the UK economy towards exports to secure recovery and long-term prosperity; welcomes the British Chambers of Commerce's role as lead supporter of international trade, delivering support and specialist advice to Britain's exporting community; and understands that businesses exporting play a crucial role in national recovery.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Conservative 18, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 4, Independent 1.