News Release issued by
the COI News Distribution Service on 07 September 2010
Business Secretary
Vince Cable today welcomed the appointment of Stephen Green as
Minister for Trade and Investment.
Vince Cable said:
“The appointment of Stephen Green sends a strong signal to our
trading partners that the Government views the promotion of trade
and investment as a key priority. In Stephen we will be appointing
a Minister with a long career as a leading international banker,
one of the few to emerge with credit from the recent financial
crisis, and somebody who has set out a powerful philosophy for
ethical business.
“Stephen will be flying the flag for British business abroad as
we continue to strengthen our ties with crucial emerging markets
and our key economic partners. I am sure that he will prove to be
an excellent addition to our Ministerial team who will really help
to bring trade and investment to the top of the agenda, and drive
the Government’s international message that the UK is open for
business. His background will also prove to be immensely
beneficial in helping to develop the trade white paper, which I
aim to publish at the turn of the year.”
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