§ 47. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will hold urgent consultations with the relevant authorities about the short-time work situation in the knitwear industry in Hawick.
§ Mr. MeacherOfficials of my Department are in close contact with the Hawick Knitwear Manufacturers' Association. I should be glad to consider any proposals on how the present difficulties might be alleviated.