§ Mr. St. AubynTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many jobs were(a) created and (b) lost in the clothing industry in Wales in the last 12 months. [82051]
§ Mr. HainThe Welsh Office Record of Manufacturing Employment shows that since mid 1997, 900 jobs were created in the manufacture of textiles, apparel and dressing of fur and some 2,200 jobs lost.
Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.