Written question asked by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 January 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If she will make a statement about the implications of the trade dispute between the United States of America and the European Union on the Scottish textile industry. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Browne: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will make a statement about the implications of the trade dispute between the United States of America and the European Union on the Scottish textile industry. [146201] Mr. Foulkes: We have not yet had any indication of how the new US regime will address this dispute. However, we will continue to work with the Commission and other member states to achieve a solution to the dispute with the US and to reduce the risk of further retaliatory action by the US authorities which could be particularly damaging to the cashmere industry as well as to other businesses in Scotland.

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