Written question asked by John Cummings (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 June 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 June 2000 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, how many companies in the North East have benefited from the Textile Task Force; how much money has been allocated from the Task Force Fund; and what financial resources are available to it. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Cummings: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many companies in the North East have benefited from the Textile Taskforce; how much money has been allocated from the Task Force Fund; and what financial resources are available to it. [125383] Mr. Alan Johnson: The most recent information available shows that 48 companies have contacted the North East Textiles Taskforce, resulting in 29 initial visits being made. The range of support already provided has included help towards a sports/leisurewear event, trade shows, marketing, technical training and developing business system and process analysis. When the Taskforce was set up it was allocated funding totalling £773,000. Total spend by the Taskforce up to the end of May 2000 was £140,000.

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