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Mr. Coombs
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what use is made of market research by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Butcher
The Department commissions market research from time to time on a range of issues, including both industrial and export marketing topics. The export marketing research scheme, which assists exporters in undertaking market research, is a service provided by the Department through the British Overseas Trade Board.