§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to promote the Paisley pattern; what steps he intends to take to encourage the development of the industrial manufacture of Paisley pattern goods in the town; and what resources are currently available to propagate the importance of the town's role in the worldwide commercial heritage of textiles.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 20 January 1993]: The local enterprise company, Renfrewshire Enterprise, is involved in a number of ways in the promotion and development of Paisley pattern. I consider that the actions which it has taken and is taking are likely to have a useful impact. If the hon. Member wishes details of Renfrewshire Enterprise's activities in this respect I know that the company will be pleased to provide further information.
The resources which Renfrewshire Enterprise and other interested bodies choose to devote to the propagation of the importance of Paisley's role in the worldwide commercial heritage of textiles is a matter for those bodies.