§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Trade what Government resources have been made available for marketing efforts overseas for the footwear industry.
§ Mr. DeakinsThe extensive range of export services provided by my Department is available to the footwear industry to assist in its marketing efforts overseas.
In addition, I understand that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry has commissioned a study on behalf of the Footwear Industry Study Group, which will include a review of prospects for sales of British footwear in a number of overseas markets.