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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 December 1998. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 3 December 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, What steps he is taking to support the United Kingdom's textile industry. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he is taking to support the United Kingdom's textile industry. [61315] Mr. Battle: DTI provides a wide range of support to the UK's textiles, clothing and footwear industries. Currently the Department is supporting 22 projects aimed specifically at raising the profile of the sector and improving its competitiveness.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61315; 321 c283W
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Industry Government assistance Textiles
Contains statistics
Yes