Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 1998. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, how many people were employed in textile finishing (a) in 1979, (b) in 1989, (c) in 1995 and (d) at the latest available date. - Figures given.

Answer: Mr. Mitchell: To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many people were employed in textile finishing (a) in 1979, (b) in 1989, (c) in 1995 and (d) at the latest available date. [49622] Mr. Battle: The number of people employed in the textile finishing industry were 23,500 in 1989, 18,800 in 1995 and 19,900 in 1996. Data for 1979 are not available on the same basis. Source: Office for National Statistics, Annual Production and Construction Inquiries (PACSTAT).

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