Written question WQ92265
- Asked by
- Luke FletcherPlaid
- To be answered by
- First Minister (Use Original)
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
How does the Welsh Government account for the £11.7million worth of Welsh exports to Russia in 2023?
Answer
Answered by First Minister (Use Original)
Sanctions on Russia and associated countries and territories is a reserved matter for the UK Government. The Welsh Government does not directly monitor compliance with sanctions against Russia, Belarus, and Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. However, it provides guidance to Welsh businesses to ensure that they understand the impact of sanctions and take the necessary compliance measures.
Welsh export support programmes do not facilitate trade with Russia or Belarus. The Business Wales platform offers further advice with links to UK Government resources for businesses to check if specific products are subject to export bans. The UK Government's Export Support Service addresses inquiries about the impact of sanctions on UK businesses operating in these countries and regions.