Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Friday, 3 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 October 2008. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 on behalf of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
Textiles: Industry
- Question
- To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what percentage of the economy the clothing and textiles industry accounts for.
- Answer
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The clothing and textiles industry contributed £3.4 billion gross valued added to the UK economy in 2006, which is 0.3 per cent. of the total.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 223832; 483 c1948W
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Industry Textiles
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