§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to encourage a better balance of trade in textiles and in clothing products.
§ Mr. NeedhamThe key to a better trade balance in textiles and clothing products lies in the industries' international competitiveness. A range of Government programmes is available to help firms improve their competitive performance. Exports of textiles and clothing in the first quarter of 1992 were 9 per cent. higher than in the same period last year.