§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will commission a study by Scottish Enterprise into the potential for the development of manufacturing of Paisley pattern goods in Paisley.
§ Mr. StewartRenfrewshire Enterprise, in partnership with Renfrew district council, is already supporting the industry and examining a number of strategic issues through the Paisley pattern initiative. The initiative covers the heritage of the industry; commercial and product development; and marketing and promotion of Paisley pattern and its links with the local area.
634WRenfrewshire Enterprise plans to examine in the new year the full market potential for the manufacturing of Paisley pattern products, to build on the strategic examination of the industry conducted under the Initiative.
I am sure Renfrewshire Enterprise would be happy to provide the hon. Member with further details about the initiative should he wish to contact it direct.