To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what publications promoting British trade are funded or part-funded, by her Department; and how much was spent on such funding in 2002–03 [112861]

[holding answer 12 May 2003]: During 2002–03, a number of publications were produced that were aimed at developing British overseas trade. These were funded and part funded centrally by British Trade International at a cost of £389,500. The publications are:

• Flagship brochure "Business Success Overseas"
• "Business Success Overseas2 Welsh version
• Guide to services provided by COI for exporters
• 8 Sector publications
• Overseas Trade Magazine—10 issues
• 2002–03 Annual Review

The DTI also funds the New Products from Britain service, which promotes British products and services to potential overseas buyers. This includes leaflets, catalogues and brochures which cost a total of £272,326 in 2002–03.