To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what role his Department’s recently appointed emerging markets consultants will perform; and what size firms they will advise. (180263)

The consultants (HGMP specialists) have been appointed on UKTI’s behalf to deliver influence on a broader range of business activity in high growth markets. Targeted companies are experienced UK based mid corporate exporters, or established companies with the potential for success in these markets. In the process of assistance specialists will also capture intelligence on barriers to trade and the reasons for mid-corporate inaction in high growth markets.