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To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If she will make a statement on the textile industry in Scotland. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party)

Answering body

Scotland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 May 2001

Reference

368 c59W; 159307

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what proportion of national industrial capacity is made up of textile and apparel manufacturing; what recent representations he has received regarding the future of the United Kingdom textile manufacturing and apparel industry; and if he will make a statement; what...

Asked by

Nicholas Winterton (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

1 May 2001

For answer on

8 May 2001

Answered on

8 May 2001

Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what proportion of national industrial capacity is made up of textile and apparel manufacturing; [160253] (2) what recent representations he has received regarding the future of the United Kingdom textile manufacturing and apparel industry; and if he will make a statement; [160252] (3) what assessment he has made of the reasons for the declining capacity of the UK textile manufacturing and apparel industry; [160254] (4) what recent steps his Department has taken in the domestic and international markets to promote the interests of the UK textile manufacturing and apparel industry; [160351] (5) what recent steps his Department has taken to encourage expansion in the capacity of the UK textile manufacturing and apparel industry. [160255] Mr. Alan Johnson: The Government are committed to retaining a viable textile and clothing industry and are keen to ensure that it remains as competitive as possible. With this aim in mind, my Department has worked closely with the industry-led Textile and Clothing Strategy Group (TCSG), which was established in 1999 in response to concerns from the industry about its future. We have extensive contact with the industry but it is through this forum that we receive the most comprehensive representation. The TCSG report, "A National Strategy for the UK Textile and Clothing Industry", was published on 6 June 2000, and includes a series of recommendations for action, directed both at Government and industry. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry together with my hon. Friend the Minister for Employment, Welfare to Work and Equal Opportunities made an immediate and positive response to these recommendations at the launch of the Strategy with an initial 12 Point Plan for the Industry. This package of measures is designed to enable the industry to develop and to adapt to the challenges of the knowledge economy. The plan includes measures to support design talent, to promote and support the development and exploitation of technical textile materials as well as additional help to exporters. The extended support for exporters includes the temporary relaxation of the rules for trade fair support to enable more textiles and clothing companies to receive assistance at certain events. Trade Partners UK spent £2.8 million on SESA supported events for the financial year 2000-01 in the textiles and clothing sectors. This compares with £1.5 million in 1999-2000. The package also provides programmes to help retrain workers who might be affected by decisions that have been taken on closures. Details of the 12-point plan and its implementation and other support available can be found on http://www.dti.gov.uk/support/textile.htm The Government fully recognise that for a variety of reasons, including globalisation, new technology and restructuring, the textile industry in particular is under significant pressure. Government assistance in total to the textile and clothing industry since coming into office in May 1997 amounts to more than £75 million, including more than £40 million granted to textile and clothing companies by way of regional selective assistance (RSA). This RSA support has been spread across a large number of companies and has led to investment by the companies concerned of a further £250 million, safeguarding or creating 10,000 jobs in the sector. The DTI's Consumer Goods and Services Directorate is also currently helping to fund around 30 projects aimed at supporting innovation and boosting competitiveness, and these will also encourage growth in the sector and contribute to safeguarding employment. Value added of the UK textile and clothing industry represented 4.3 per cent. of manufacturing Gross Value Added (0.8 per cent. of total Gross Value Added) in 1999, the latest whole year for which data are available. Note: Comprises Standard Industrial Classification Subsection DB-- Manufacture of textiles and wearing apparel; dressing and dyeing of fur. Source: Office for National Statistics--derived from United Kingdom National Accounts 2000 ("The Blue Book", Table 2.3

Date

8 May 2001

Reference

368 c71-3W; 160253;160252;160254;160351;160255

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

Supplementary on the closures at Marks and Spencer Direct and job losses in the textiles and clothing industry in the Midlands.

Asked by

David Tredinnick (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

3 May 2001

Reference

367 c961-2

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

Answered by

Alan Johnson (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

3 May 2001

Reference

367 c961-2

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions he has had with the British fashion industry on its role in the national textile and clothing strategy.

Asked by

Judy Mallaber (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 March 2001

Reference

153649; 365 c312W

House

House of Commons

Scotland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If she will make a statement about the implications of the disagreements on tariffs between the United States of America and the European Union on the Scottish textile industry. (Failed OPQ). - Ref to 30 January 2001 at 362 c158W.

Asked by

Russell Brown (Labour)

Answering body

Scotland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 March 2001

Reference

364 c196W; 150747

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action he is taking to deal with the difficulties faced by the textile industry in the United Kingdom.

Asked by

Andrew Love (Labour; Co-operative Party)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 February 2001

Reference

363 c288W; 149022

House

House of Commons

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, When he last had discussions with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the future of garment manufacturing in Wales. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru)

Answering body

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

31 January 2001

Reference

362 c241W; 146536

House

House of Commons

Scotland Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What action she has taken to safeguard the future of the textiles industry in Scotland. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Rosemary McKenna (Labour)

Answering body

Scotland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 January 2001

Reference

362 c158W; 146196

House

House of Commons

Scotland Office

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).

Asked by

Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour)

Answering body

Scotland Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 January 2001

Reference

362 c158W; 146201

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, If he will make a statement on the prospects for future employment in the textiles industry in the North West. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Brian Iddon (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 January 2001

Reference

361 c308W; 144540

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many of the workers who were declared redundant at the Dewherst Clothing Factory in Peterlee have been assisted into work by the Textile Task Force; and if he will make a statement. - Including figures.

Asked by

John Cummings (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 January 2001

Reference

361 c233W;361 c233-4W; 144297

House

House of Commons

Industrial Organisation and Development Act 1947 accounts 1999/2000.

Type

House of Commons papers

Notes

Received 15.01.01

Date

18 December 2000

Reference

HC 76 2000/01

House

House of Commons

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Member

Baroness Beckett (Labour)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

14 December 2000

Reference

359 c806-7

House

House of Commons

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Supplementary business question on the East Midlands textile industry.

Member

Lord McLoughlin (Conservative)

Type

Business questions

Date

14 December 2000

Reference

359 c806-7

House

House of Commons

Prime Minister

Supplementary on textile and clothing industry, particularly large job losses in Amber Valley and East Midlands resulting from sell off of Coats Viyella clothing division.

Asked by

Judy Mallaber (Labour)

Answering body

Prime Minister

Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

13 December 2000

Reference

359 c630-1

House

House of Commons

Prime Minister

Answered by

Lord Prescott (Labour)

Answering body

Prime Minister

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

13 December 2000

Reference

359 c630-1

House

House of Commons

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