Written question asked by Brian Jenkins (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 June 2002. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 June 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, if she will make a statement on the contribution to the UK economy of the textile industry. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Jenkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the contribution to the UK economy of the textile industry. [63671] Mr. Timms: The UK textiles industry accounted for 0.4 per cent. of UK GDP in 2000. In 2001, UK employment in the sector was 107,000 and UK exports were valued at £3.6 billion. My Department recognises the UK textile industry as an important contributor to the UK economy and through its active support of the industry-led Textiles and Clothing Strategy Group, will continue to work with this key manufacturing sector to ensure it continues to improve and develop in the global economy.

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