A DERBYSHIRE pottery firm has expressed its delight after Prime Minister David Cameron decided to present one of its products to German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
At the weekend, Mr Cameron and his family visited Mrs Merkel at Schloss Meseberg, the rural retreat used by German chancellors to entertain world leaders.
During his stay, Mr Cameron presented her with a tea set made by Denby Pottery, which has been making pottery in Derbyshire since 1809 and currently employs almost 500 people. Last year, the firm achieved sales of more than £40 million and is continuing to increase its exports. The company has enjoyed export success in Germany, with its tea pots proving particularly popular.
The tea set that Mrs Merkel received was in the company's Halo design, a range it launched in 2010.
Managing director Garry Biggs said: "We are delighted that the Prime Minister chose a set of Denby to be his gift to Mrs Merkel. We hope this gift helps support our export drive in Germany and the German Chancellor enjoys using her tea set for years to come."
