HC Deb 14 December 1970 vol 808 cc233-4W
88. Mr. Wilkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, in view of the recent process of rationalisation, merger and contracting employment particularly in the combing sector of the wool textile trade, he will take measures, as a matter of urgency, to induce industrial expansion in the areas affected.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his Question of 9th November.—[Vol. 806, c.8.]