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Business question from Karen Bradley (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 22 March 2012. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

The town of Leek—spelled with two Es rather than an E and an A—has been at the forefront of the arts and crafts movement and was a centre for silk printing for more than 100 years. However, sadly, that silk industry died out about 20 years ago. I am therefore delighted to learn that British clothes maker, Bonsoir of London, has started printing silk in Leek again. Will the Leader of the House find time for a debate on how we promote economic growth and prosperity by reviving traditional trades such as silk printing in Leek?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
542 c955-6 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Manufacturing industries
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk