§ Mr. Lawlerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects the EEC to approve funding of the clothing, footwear and textile investment scheme.
§ Mr. TrippierMy right hon. Friend is not yet in a position to say when the European Commission will reach a decision on the request we made in April for approval of the proposed scheme of investment support for small and medium sized firms in the clothing, footwear, knitting and textile industries. Discussions are continuing, and we remain committed to seeking an early positive conclusion.