David Morris MP has welcomed news that companies in Morecambe & Lunesdale are contributing to the UK’s 2.8 % increase in exports.
Figures quoted in the House of Commons suggest that since April 2013 the Government agency UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) has provided support to 32 businesses in Morecambe & Lunesdale. Nine companies have received advice on the Passport to Export trade programme which is designed to provides new or inexperienced exporters with training, planning and support to grow their business overseas. In this same time period, UKTI has delivered 1,714 services to 650 businesses across all of Lancashire.
David Morris MP said:
“I have said on many occasions that Morecambe & Lunesdale is open for business, just a few weeks ago, I took the Prime Minister to F Edmondson & Sons Transport who export furniture, the Chancellor George Osborne to DST which is a company based on White Lund exporting all over the world and particularly to Asia. Grant Shapps MP accompanied me to Havwoods who export wooden flooring to Australia from their head office in Carnforth.”
“It is great news that so many businesses are exporting and making such a huge contribution to the economy.”
“I’d encourage any company who are considering entering the export market to apply for the Passport to Export service which is a free service aimed specifically at small and medium sized enterprises.”
Speaking in the House of Commons Minister Michael Fallon MP said:
“I would encourage all Morecambe businesses to take advantage of the support available from UKTI.“
Mr. Fallon also encouraged businesses to attend the International Festival for Business in June and July.