Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 5 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 December 2002. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 December 2002 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 plans she has to assist the British textile industry.

Answer: Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to assist the British textile industry. [86719] Alan Johnson: The Department is committed to building a sustainable future for the UK textile and clothing industry. To this end, DTI will continue to work with the industry-led Textiles and Clothing Strategy Group on a range of initiatives aimed at increasing its competitiveness and productivity through the development of innovative products, more efficient production methods and by diversifying into new markets.

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