Written question asked by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Thursday, 30 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 October 1998. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 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 representations he has received from the clothing and textile industry on the prospects for the industry. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Woolas: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received from the clothing and textile industry on the prospects for the industry. [55088] Mr. Battle: During the course of the year, DTI ministers have received a number of letters about the position of the industry from companies, MPs, trade unions and trade associations. In addition, DTI ministers have met with representatives from the textile and clothing industry and the unions.

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