Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 December 1998. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 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, when he plans to respond to the BATC/GMB/KFAT/TGWU action plan for the textiles industry.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he plans to respond to the BATC/GMB/KFAT/TGWU action plan for the textiles industry. [61647] Mr. Battle: I met with representatives of the textiles and clothing industries and unions on 24 November to discuss their Action Plan for the industry. It represents a solid basis upon which the Social Partners can develop a more detailed strategy for addressing the competitiveness of the sector. I offered the services of my Department to facilitate the development of that strategy.

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