Key information
Request reference number: MGLA071024-2396
Date of response:
Summary of request
Your request
- How long was the visit to New York and how many people were included in the trade delegation?
- How will we know if this trip has been successful, for example, how much extra business will be generated in £'s?
- How much this trip cost and how many people all together joined Mr Khan on this trip?
- How many times has Mr Khan visited the United States whilst he has been Mayor of London?
Our response
- The visit took place between 23-26 September. The Mayor was accompanied by eight GLA officials.
- The Mayor is proud that London remains the top global location for US businesses looking to expand overseas. By visiting the USA in September, the Mayor was able to hold in-person discussions with a large number of key stakeholders, highlighting our commitment to build and strengthen relationships and facilitate trade and investment deals and promote London on the global stage. Since the Mayor returned from his visit, he has been able to confirm that three of the tech businesses that he met during his visit to New York have announced further investment plans in the capital. Further information can be found here: Mayor announces record-breaking £100m investment deals for Londoners | London City Hall.
- The total cost to the GLA has not yet been finalised. All expenses associated with the visit will be declared in the usual way. The Mayor was accompanied by eight GLA officials.
- Since 2016, the Mayor has undertaken five official visits to the USA to promote London as a place to invest, hold sporting events, and to showcase the capital as an unrivalled destination for tourists, students, and culture